Finally! The late Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Here’s a photo gallery of the great #58.

I had been pushing for his selection for several years. I commented many times about Derrick Thomas and the Hall of Fame, starting back in 2005.

I was able to see Thomas play in person a person a few times. He took over games. The offense had to plan their game around him. He was that dominant.

Thomas died on February 8, 2000, from injuries suffered in a car accident.

Congratulations to Derrick’s family, friends, and the entire Kansas City Chiefs organization.