Charles Gene "Chuck" Thomas (born December 24, 1960) is a former professional

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in the

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(NFL). He played seven seasons for the Atlanta Falcons (1985) and the

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(1987–1992). Chuck Thomas owns a rare hat trick in the world of

. He played on teams which won championships at three levels of competition.In 1978, he was a member of the Stratford High School Spartans which won the Class 4A Texas State High School Championship. In 1985, he was a member of the

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who won the

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Division I National Football Championship. In 1988 & 1989 he was a member of the

which won

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& Super Bowl XXIV respectively.

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