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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Meet Sarah Thomas, The NFL's First Full-Time Woman Referee

Oh, and: She’s been in the officiating biz for nearly twenty years.


The NFL announced its list of regular season referees for the 2015 season, which will reportedly include Sarah Thomas, a longtime college football official.


The NFL announced its list of regular season referees for the 2015 season, which will reportedly include Sarah Thomas, a longtime college football official.


Jonathan Bachman / AP


Thomas told ABC News that she decided pursue officiating when she realized she wanted to know more about the game.


Thomas officiated her first high school football game in 1999 after a series of tests and training with football leagues for kids.


Thomas officiated her first high school football game in 1999 after a series of tests and training with football leagues for kids.


Duane Burleson / AP




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