Background
Thomas, Russell was born on July 24, 1924 in Griffithsville, West Virginia, United States.
professional football team executive
Thomas, Russell was born on July 24, 1924 in Griffithsville, West Virginia, United States.
Student, Ohio State University, 1946.
Formerly assistant coach St. Bonaventure College. Player Detroit Lions, then member coaching staff, scout, member radio broadcasting team, director player personnel, 1964, executive vice president, general manager, since 1966. Director National Football League Properties.
Married Dorothy Thomas, August 3, 1945. Children: John, Jim.