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Feb 7, 2021 · Down judge Sarah Thomas (53) talks with Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, right, before the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game between the Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Feb ...
Female NFL Referee Sarah Thomas an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 27 in Arlington, Texas. Referee Sarah Thomas reacts during a game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on January 01, 2023 in...
Sarah Thomas NFL referee during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Inglewood,...
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- Thomas grew up as an avid athlete. She lettered five times in softball during high school and attended the University of Mobile on a basketball scholarship.
- Thomas was surrounded by a football family. Her two brothers both played football growing up. Thomas, a communications major, accompanied her older brother to an officials meeting after college with an interest in continuing her connection to sports.
- Thomas rose through the ranks as a college football official. After being recommended by a former official and impressing with her officiating talent, Thomas was hired by Gerry Austin to join the Conference USA staff in 2006.
- Thomas spent time as a pharmaceutical representative before becoming a full-time NFL official in 2015. Thomas worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative in addition to her officiating responsibilities before being hired as the NFL's first permanent female official in April 2015.
Feb 10, 2021 · February 10, 2021 / 11:49 AM EST / CBS News. As millions of people watched Super Bowl LV from their homes on Sunday, many couldn't help but notice Sarah Thomas' blonde ponytail sticking out of...
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Feb 4, 2021 · Another groundbreaking moment happens when Sarah Thomas takes the field in her black and white striped jersey. She'll be the first female official to work the NFL's biggest game. It's...
Jan 14, 2019 · By: News 9. Sarah Thomas has made history again. Thomas became the first full-time female referee in NFL history back in 2015, and on Sunday, she became the first woman to officiate an...
