Tampa - Tampa television and radio personality Chris Thomas has died from cancer. He was 55. Thomas, born Christian Thomas Olrick, came to Tampa in 1988 as a sportscaster on WFLA. He was known for his wit and controversial comments. He most recently hosted a sports talk show on radio station WDAE. He died Wednesday. Thomas developed his signature closing while working at Tampa radio station WFLA when he ended his talk show with a tape of Kate Smith singing “God Bless America” as a gag. When he stopped after a week or two of playing the song, listeners demanded he continue. Thomas’ favorite sport was horse racing and said his greatest career accomplishment was winning an Eclipse Award for a story on Triple Crown winner Secretariat in 1990. Thomas also owned race horses. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Chris's family as he surely will be missed.
Sportscaster Chris Thomas dead at 55
Thomas, born Christian Thomas Olrick, came to Tampa in 1988 as a sportscaster on WFLA. He was known for his wit and controversial comments.
