Orlando Thomas: Minnesota Vikings Safety Dies at 42
November 9, 2014
Orlando Thomas was an American football safety. Born on October 21, 1972, in Crowley, Louisiana, he played at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
He played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1995 to 2001 and was the NFL leader in interceptions in his rookie year, with nine. He finished with 22 career interceptions.
He revealed in 2007 that he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Thomas died of complications of ALS in Crowley, Louisiana, on November 9, 2014, at age 42.
Achievements: NFL interceptions leader (1995).
Birth: October 21, 1972 - Crowley, Louisiana.
Profession: Football player.
Interesting Facts: He publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in 2007.