About Tom Farmer
Lived 1921 – 1980 (aged 59). Tom Farmer was an American american football player.
Thomas Manduis Farmer (April 17, 1921 – July 1, 1980) was an American professional football halfback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Washington Redskins (1947–1948).
Biography Farmer was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and played college football and baseball at the University of Iowa. He was drafted in the second round of the 1943 NFL draft by the Cleveland Rams. He played for the Los Angeles Rams (1946) and the Washington Redskins (1947–1948). He died in Iowa City in 1980, at the age of 59.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Farmer?
American football player (1921-1980)
When was Tom Farmer born?
Tom Farmer was born on 17 April 1921 in Cedar Rapids.
When did Tom Farmer die?
Tom Farmer died on 1 July 1980.
What was Tom Farmer's occupation?
Tom Farmer was an american football player.
What nationality was Tom Farmer?
Tom Farmer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Farmer. https://biography.guide/tom-farmer-american-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Farmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-farmer-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Farmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-farmer-american-football-player/.
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