About Tom Gormley
Lived 1891 – 1951 (aged 59). Tom Gormley was an American american football player.
Thomas Francis Gormley (August 9, 1891 – July 24, 1951) was an American football player and coach. He played in the American Professional Football League (AFPL)—now known as National Football League (NFL)—with the Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Tigers, Washington Senators and the New York Brickley Giants. Brickley's New York Giants are not related to the modern-day New York Giants. He also played for the independent Youngstown Patricians from 1917 until 1919.
Gormley played college football at Catholic University of America, Georgetown University, Ursinus College and Villanova University. He later became the head coach of the Catholic Cardinals football team.
He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Who was Tom Gormley?
American football player and coach (1891-1951)
When was Tom Gormley born?
Tom Gormley was born on 9 August 1891 in Bridgeport.
When did Tom Gormley die?
Tom Gormley died on 24 July 1951 in Washington, D.C..
What was Tom Gormley's occupation?
Tom Gormley was an american football player.
What nationality was Tom Gormley?
Tom Gormley was American.
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