James Frederick Thrower (born November 6, 1947) is a former American football defensive back.
He attended Lincoln High School and played college football at Texas A&M–Commerce.
[2] He also exceled at track and field and basketball, and was inducted into the university's athletic hall of fame.
[2] While with the Lions, he was a backup to cornerback Lem Barney and also served as captain of the special team unit.
[2] After retiring from football, Thrower worked for the Stroh Brewery Co. and later Michigan Consolidated Gas Co.