Summary
An All-America offensive tackle at Florida State, Tra Thomas was a first-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1998 - 11th overall - and has been fixture at the left tackle position ever since. Heading into the 2007 season, Thomas ranked fourth in team history in games played for an offensive lineman with 135 and three times was named to the Pro Bowl. In recent years, he dropped "Tra" as his first name and asked to be called by his full name: William Thomas III.
An All-America offensive tackle at Florida State, Tra Thomas was a first-round draft pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1998 - 11th overall - and has been fixture at the left tackle position ever since. Heading into the 2007 season, Thomas ranked fourth in team history in games played for an offensive lineman with 135 and three times was named to the Pro Bowl. In recent years, he dropped "Tra" as his first name and asked to be called by his full name: William Thomas III.
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McCain and gay adoption
Advocates for gay and lesbian parents are denouncing Sen. John McCain, an adoptive father himself, for opposing adoptions by gays, which prompted his presidential campaign to clarify Tuesday that he does not seek a federal ban on the practice. Only one...Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, National Government, New York Times, Barack Obama
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Parade Planners
The two men first met, Elton Brand remembered, when he was a hotshot high school basketball player visiting Syracuse University from his hometown of Peekskill, N.Y. Brand was hanging out somewhere, doing whatever it is privileged athletes do under such...Tags: Festive Event, Elton Brand, Super Bowl, Brian Dawkins, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Medical experts: Candidate's age should not be a factor in voters' decisions
Associated PressSo how old is John McCain? Six-packs, automatic transmissions and the American Express card were all introduced after he was born, not to mention computers which McCain admits he doesn't use. McCain, himself, jokes that he's older than dirt. And while...Tags: David Geffen, National Government, Political Candidates, Medical Specialization, Medicine
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Police Briefs
Six thousand dollars in wedding gift cards and money were stolen from a pair of Silver Spring newlyweds who held their reception on the Annapolis waterfront, city police said. The couple were loading their belongings into their car about 10 a.m. June...Tags: Road Transportation, Beverage Industry, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Addiction, Personal Service
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Lawyer for Chicago in O'Hare expansion project has ties to DuPage County chief
Tribune reporterA former law firm associate of DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom has been paid more than $112,000 representing Chicago in routine real estate transactions related to the proposed expansion of O'Hare International Airport. William Thomas made...Tags: Elk Grove, O'Hare, Joliet, Bensenville, Legal Services
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Razings bring hope where bullets flew
Sun reporterThe few residents who were left living in the 2800 block of W. Lanvale St. last month coped with bullets flying in broad daylight, as Baltimore police exchanged gunfire with a gang member who had shot and wounded a fellow officer. Yesterday, residents...Tags: Gang Activity, Alexander Hamilton
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Speculation, rumors, etc., about Eagles
The Eagles have subtracted Jevon Kearse and Takeo Spikes, added Asante Samuel, Chris Clemons and Dan Klecko, re-signed J.R. Reed, and protected their interests in L.J. Smith and Joselio Hanson. What's next? Here's some of the latest from the rumor-and-...Tags: Reggie Brown, New York Giants, Brett Favre, William James, Juqua Thomas
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Smaller nursing homes are gaining in popularity
Special to the sentinelThink small. That's the latest wisdom from housing-industry analysts who ponder the question of where older people should live. Instead of large hospitallike buildings, cozy homelike places are in vogue. It seems like a no-brainer to give seniors a real...Tags: Elmhurst, Medical Services, Robert Wood, Naperville, Local Authority
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Giants turn Eagles into sad sacks
The Associated PressMonday night's NFL game between the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals was not completed in time for this edition. For complete results, go to OrlandoSentinel.com/sports. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Pro Bowl middle linebacker Antonio Pierce was...Tags: New York Giants, Injuries, Lawrence Taylor, Michael Strahan, Philadelphia Eagles
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McNabb shines as Eagles romp
Donovan McNabb, Brian Westbrook and Kevin Curtis treated Detroit's defense like a scout team. McNabb threw for 381 yards and four touchdown passes, Curtis had 221 yards receiving and three scores and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Lions 56-21 on...Tags: Jon Kitna, Reggie Brown, Philadelphia Eagles, National Football League, Donovan McNabb
Jul 16, 2008
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Jul 11, 2008
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Jul 14, 2008
|Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Jun 29, 2008
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Jun 17, 2008
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May 23, 2008
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Mar 21, 2008
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Apr 13, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Oct 2, 2007
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Sep 24, 2007
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
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