About Tom Catlin
Lived 1931 – 2008 (aged 76). Tom Catlin was an American american football player.
Thomas Allen Catlin (September 8, 1931 – June 7, 2008) was an American professional football player and coach. He spent a total of 37 years in the National Football League (NFL), including stints as defensive coordinator with the Buffalo Bills (1978–1982) and Seattle Seahawks (1983–1992). Earlier, he had been a pilot in the United States Air Force. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma and died in Seattle, Washington.
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Who was Tom Catlin?
American football coach (1931-2008)
When was Tom Catlin born?
Tom Catlin was born on 8 September 1931 in Ponca City.
When did Tom Catlin die?
Tom Catlin died on 7 June 2008 in Seattle.
What was Tom Catlin's occupation?
Tom Catlin was an american football player.
What nationality was Tom Catlin?
Tom Catlin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Catlin. https://biography.guide/tom-catlin/
MLA: "Tom Catlin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-catlin/.
Chicago: "Tom Catlin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-catlin/.
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