Thomason played for the Eagles from 1952 to '57. He completed 556 passes in 1,113 attempts for 8,124 yards, 57 touchdowns and 80 interceptions. His 8,124 passing yards ranks eighth on the Eagles' all-time list. He was the first Eagles player to pass for more than 400 yards in a game. He threw for 437 yards and four touchdowns in a 30-7 win over the Giants on Nov. 8, 1953.