Rex Beauford Thomas (April 16, 1902 – March 28, 1955) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for five seasons for the Brooklyn Lions, Cleveland Bulldogs, Detroit Wolverines, and Brooklyn Dodgers.[failed verification] He later lived in Sterling, Colorado where he worked in the oilfield industry. Rex married Cleo Geyer and had 2 children; Rex Buford Thomas, Jr born August 1, 1925 and Joann Thomas. Thomas was killed in an automobile collision on March 28, 1955, near Sterling.