Zealand ThigpenThigpen, Zealand Benjamin, Jr. (Geek)Position: B Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Born: February 12, 1923 Alexandria, LA Died: deceased High School: Russellville (AR) |
| Year | College | Participation |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Arkansas Tech | Played |
| 1946 | Arkansas Tech | Played |
| 1947 | Vanderbilt | Lettered |
| 1948 | Vanderbilt | Lettered |
| Draft: 17th round (162nd overall) 1949 Detroit Lions |
| Military Service: United States Navy |
| Team | Date | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 Detroit Lions (NFL)1949 DET NFL | 12/21/1948 | Draft |
| 1949 Detroit Lions (NFL)1949 DET NFL | Signed | |
| 1949 Detroit Lions (NFL)1949 DET NFL |
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