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Sarah Thomas (née Bailey; born September 21, 1973) is an American football official, currently for the National Football League (NFL). Thomas was the first woman to officiate a major college football game, the first to officiate a bowl game, and the first to officiate in a Big Ten stadium.
Sep 18, 2022 · Entering her ninth season in the NFL, Sarah Thomas has been changing the game since starting her path to becoming the first female NFL referee. Over the past several seasons, the NFL has diversified its gameday officiating crews, opening the door for more talented individuals to don the zebra stripes on Sundays.
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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Oct 4, 2020 · Meet Sarah Thomas, the only woman official in the NFL in 2020. Tadd Haislop. • 7 min read. Shortly after she was officially hired by the NFL in 2015, Sarah Thomas claimed in an interview...
DateTeamOpponentPositionSeptember 13, 2015Houston TexansKansas City ChiefsLine JudgeSeptember 20, 2015Oakland RaidersBaltimore RavensLine JudgeSeptember 27, 2015Dallas CowboysAtlanta FalconsLine JudgeOctober 12, 2015San Diego ChargersPittsburgh SteelersLine Judge- 4 min
- Tadd Haislop
Feb 4, 2021 · Sarah Thomas will be part of a seven-person on-field team officiating the Super Bowl. Thomas started her NFL career as a Line Judge, but on the back of her jersey now, "DJ" stands for Down...
Feb 7, 2021 · Elizabeth Swinton. Feb 7, 2021. NFL official Sarah Thomas has spent her career breaking barriers, and her role in Super Bowl LV is no different. On Sunday, Thomas will become the first woman...
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Apr 17, 2015 · In 2013 and 2014, Thomas was part of the NFL's development program. She officiated preseason games, including Chip Kelly's first exhibition as Eagles head coach. Thomas and husband Brian...