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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:American_football_player
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gptkbp:advocated_for
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children's health initiatives
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:NFL_Defensive_Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:American_football_player
gptkb:Philanthropy
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1967-01-01
January 1, 1967
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Miami,_Florida
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gptkbp:birth_year
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gptkb:1967
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:Miami,_Florida
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gptkbp:career_end
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gptkb:1999
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gptkbp:career_games_played
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gptkb:158
169
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gptkbp:career_highlights
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Super Bowl appearance
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gptkbp:career_start
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:cause_of_death
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Pulmonary embolism
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gptkbp:charity
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local schools
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gptkbp:charity_work
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gptkb:Derrick_Thomas_Foundation
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gptkbp:coaching_career
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:college
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gptkb:University_of_Alabama
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gptkbp:community_impact
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Youth mentorship programs
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gptkbp:death_date
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February 8, 2000
2000-02-08
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:Kansas_City,_Missouri
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gptkbp:death_year
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gptkb:2000
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:1989
gptkb:1999
gptkb:3
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gptkbp:defense
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642
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gptkbp:died_on
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February 8, 2000
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gptkbp:draft_pick
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:draft_round
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:draft_year
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gptkb:1989
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gptkbp:drafted_by
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gptkb:Kansas_City_Chiefs
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:Derrick_Thomas_Foundation
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gptkbp:final_match_date
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1999 NFL season
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gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction
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gptkb:2009
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gptkbp:has_legacy
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giving back to the community
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gptkbp:height
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6 ft 3 in
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gptkbp:high_school
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gptkb:Parker_High_School
gptkb:Pace_High_School
gptkb:Morningside_High_School
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gptkbp:hobbies
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gptkb:Golf
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Derrick Thomas
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gptkbp:influence
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Youth football programs
Defensive strategies in football
Pass rushing techniques
Linebacker position in NFL
Sportsmanship and leadership in sports
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gptkbp:influences
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gptkb:Lawrence_Taylor
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gptkbp:inspiration
|
Young athletes
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gptkbp:inspired
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future generations of athletes
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gptkbp:interceptions
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gptkb:1
gptkb:3
gptkb:45
37
8
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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community organizations
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gptkbp:jersey_number
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58
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gptkbp:legacy
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Philanthropy and community service
Influential linebacker in NFL history
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gptkbp:media_appearances
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gptkb:NFL_Films
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gptkbp:mentor
|
young athletes
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gptkbp:nflcareer_awards
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gptkb:NFL_Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:NFL_75th_Anniversary_All-Time_Team
gptkb:NFL_Defensive_Rookie_of_the_Year
gptkb:Kansas_City_Chiefs_Ring_of_Honor
NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
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gptkbp:nflteams
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gptkb:Kansas_City_Chiefs
1990s
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Sack Man
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gptkbp:notable_achievements
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gptkb:NFL_All-Pro_First_Team
gptkb:Kansas_City_Chiefs_Ring_of_Honor
NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
NFL All-Pro Second Team
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gptkbp:notable_authors
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various charities
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gptkbp:notable_games
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gptkb:1990_AFC_Wild_Card_Game
7 sacks in a single game
1990 vs. Seattle Seahawks (7 sacks)
1992 vs. New York Jets (3 sacks, 1 interception)
1993 vs. San Diego Chargers (4 sacks)
1994 vs. Miami Dolphins (3 sacks)
1995 vs. Denver Broncos (3 sacks)
1997 vs. New England Patriots (3 sacks)
1998 vs. Oakland Raiders (3 sacks)
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gptkbp:notable_inductees
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gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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gptkbp:notable_quote
|
" You have to be willing to do what it takes to win."
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gptkbp:participated_in
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gptkb:fundraising_events
|
|
gptkbp:personal_life
|
Father of three children
|
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gptkbp:played_for
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gptkb:Kansas_City_Chiefs
|
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gptkbp:playoff_appearances
|
gptkb:1
|
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gptkbp:position
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gptkb:Linebacker
|
|
gptkbp:posthumous_recognition
|
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
|
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gptkbp:pro_bowls
|
gptkb:9
|
|
gptkbp:promoted
|
health and fitness awareness
|
|
gptkbp:retirement
|
Sports commentary
|
|
gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1999
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gptkbp:sacks
|
126.5
|
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gptkbp:sports_team
|
gptkb:3
|
|
gptkbp:sportsmanship
|
gptkb:Derrick_Thomas_Award
Respected by peers
|
|
gptkbp:supported
|
youth sports programs
|
|
gptkbp:team
|
gptkb:Kansas_City_Chiefs
|
|
gptkbp:was_a_linebacker
|
gptkb:true
|
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gptkbp:was_involved_in
|
community service projects
|
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gptkbp:was_known_for
|
sack record
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gptkbp:weight
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250 lb
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Houston_Oilers
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
4
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