John Webster Thomas

John Webster Thomas
Thomas, 1923
Biographical details
Born(1900-02-13)February 13, 1900
Ocheyedan, Iowa, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 1977(1977-08-19) (aged 77)
Woodstock, Illinois, U.S.
Playing career
1919–1920Jamestown
1921–1923Chicago
1924Racine Legion
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924–1926Danville HS (IL)
1927–1928Haskell
Head coaching record
Overall10–8–1 (college football)
Accomplishments and honors
Awards

John Webster Thomas (February 13, 1900 – August 19, 1977) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a fullback at the University of Chicago from 1921 to 1923 under Amos Alonzo Stagg. Thomas served as the head football coach at the Haskell Institute—now known as Haskell Indian Nations University—from 1928 to 1928, compiling a record of 10–8–1.