From Hall of Honor press release dated Oct. 5, 1998:

Remembered as one of the finest linebackers in WIttenberg history, Art Thomas played a pivotal role as a member of the famed "Checkmate" defenses of the mid-1970s. in 1973 he helped Wittenberg win the NCAA Division III Championship and in 1974 he was voted team captain. In his final two seasons as a Wittenberg Tiger, Thomas had 226 tackles, five interceptions, and seven quarterback sacks. Thomas is a two-time All-Ohio Conference pick, first team Lutheran College All-America, first team American Football Coaches Association, and second team Associated Press Little All-America. Thomas currently lives in Paradise, Calif. and works as a controller for Builders Supply.

Arthur Thomas' Wittenberg Memories...
"Wittenberg prepared me for life in the real world. It taught me to deal with people, how to relate and get along with others. Most importantly it taught me teamwork. My professors and my coaches taught me that you have to work hard for the things that you want out of life. Nothing comes easy, never give up and always try to help someone else if you can."

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