Hard Working Man Award 2008: Thurman Thomas

In December of 2008, Hanes Supply, Inc. held our Annual Kent Hull Hard Working Man Award Dinner, honoring Thurman Thomas. All who attended enjoyed their time to share some Holiday Cheer and a wonderful dinner.

A great table of Roasters and Toasters - these special guests provided an entertaining evening for all the friends that attended this event. It was certainly an evening to remember. Hanes Supply is thankful to all of our special guests and customer friends who shared this dinner with our Hanes Supply associates.

Hanes Supply is very proud to be associated with Kent Hull and all the Hard Working Man Award Honorees over the years.

Thurman was a second round pick for the Buffalo Bills in 1988, proving to be a key player in the Bills lineup. Thurman is one of the all time greatest Buffalo Bills running backs and Hall of Fame member. With an extremely impressive career spanning 13 seasons, Thurman's accomplishments are widely known.

He spent 12 of those season's with the Buffalo Bills, in which he held multiple records:

• 1st: Most Yards Rushing, Career - 11,938
• 1st: Most Rushing Attempts, Career - 2,849
• 1st: Most Rushing Attempts, Season - 355 (1993)
• 1st: Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career - 65
• 1st: Most 100-Yard Rushing Games, Career - 46
• Tied for 1st: Most Touchdowns, Career - 87
• Tied for 1st: Most Consecutive Games with Pass Reception - 43 (1992-1995)
• 2nd: Most Pass Receptions, Career - 456
• 2nd: Most Rushing Attempts, Game - 37 (vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 8, 1992)
• Tied for 2nd: Most Points, Game - 24 (vs. L.A. Rams, Sept. 6, 1992)
• Tied for 2nd: Most Touchdowns, Game - 4 (vs. L.A. Rams, Sept. 6, 1992)
• Tied for 2nd: Most Pass Receptions, Game - 13 (at N.Y. Jets, Sept. 15, 1991)
• Tied for 3rd: Most Points Scored, Career - 522
• Tied for 3rd: Most Rushing Touchdowns, Game - 3


Thurman retired as the NFL's ninth ranked rusher with 12,074 yards and added another 4,458 yards on 472 catches. He scored 65 rushing and 23 receiving touchdowns in his 13-season career.

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