“He was a real nice guy, very professional, hardworking.” It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially to someone who touched many lives. Political commentator Adolph Mongo too feels the same about former NFL player late Thomas Seabron Jr.

According to his close friend Robert Brown, a day after Christmas Day, i.e. on Thursday, Thomas Seabron Jr. was with his family at his West Bloomfield home when he suddenly suffered a heart attack. He was immediately taken to Henry Ford Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. At the time of his passing, Seabron Jr. was 67. Many mourn his tragic death, including the football community.

Like Adolph Mongo, Thomas Seabron Jr.’s Florida friend Attorney Robert Brown also remembered him on this tragic day. While recalling his first meeting with him, Brown said at that time he was the student manager of the U-M football team, while Seabron was the star player on the team. In addition, Brown made sure to praise the former footballer’s characteristics by saying, “He was a very good player, a great athlete, smart, quick. In high school he was a three-sport guy. He played football, basketball and ran track.”

Graduating from Cass Tech High School, Thomas Seabron Jr. also played for the University of Michigan football team from 1975 to 1978. He was selected on a football scholarship. The very next year, he joined the league. He played two seasons for the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals from 1979-1981. Although his NFL stint was very short, his good soul will always be remembered by his close people and the football community.

Even the 49ers’ official Instagram account mourned their former player. They shared a vintage photo of the late star with his lifespan – 1957 to 2024. In addition, the 49ers sent condolences to his family, saying, “The 49ers mourn the passing of former LB Thomas Seabron. Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Seabron family and friends” in the caption.

Besides being a sports player, surprisingly Thomas Seabron Jr. also knew about finance management.

Thomas Seabron Jr. put his job to good use!

Thomas Seabron Jr.’s journey was nothing short of inspiring. After stepping away from the football field, Seabron found his true calling, and that was helping others manage their money. He started as a financial advisor and worked his way up to vice president at Morgan Stanley in Farmington Hills, serving high-profile clients, including athletes.

But what made him truly stand out wasn’t just his success – it was his heart. Talking about his nature, his friend Robert Brown said, “He became a very very successful financial planner. He had a lot of big clients including athletes, and knew a lot of people in the community. Thomas could relate to a lot of people on a lot of different levels. He was well known, well respected.”

Indeed, Seabron took pride in helping families, focusing on their financial stability. For instance, his most remarkable legacy was managing a church scholarship fund. With an initial $50,000, he massively grew it to nearly $1 million, using the funds to support students’s education year after year. But his humbleness is evident in the fact that despite all of his accomplishments, he remained grounded, never boasting about his impact.

Seabron left behind his beloved wife, Kathryn (who was his high school sweetheart), their two children, and also his three grandchildren. Rest in peace, Mr. Thomas Seabron Jr. You will be missed.