About Tom Hicks
Born 1952. Tom Hicks is an American american football player.
Thomas Logan Hicks (born December 18, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for five seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), from 1976 to 1980. His jersey number was 54.
During the 1978 NFL season, Hicks suffered a knee injury in Week 10 in a contest against the Seattle Seahawks. He was diagnosed with torn knee ligaments and underwent surgery that evening after the game. He missed the remainder of the 1978 NFL season.
After a breakdown in contract negotiations for the 1981 season, Hicks retired.
Hicks played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini.
Hicks was an all-state linebacker at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, IL (Class of 1971).
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Who is Tom Hicks?
American football player
When was Tom Hicks born?
Tom Hicks was born on 18 December 1952 in Chicago.
What is Tom Hicks's occupation?
Tom Hicks is an american football player.
What nationality is Tom Hicks?
Tom Hicks is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Hicks (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Hicks. https://biography.guide/tom-hicks-american-football-player/
MLA: "Tom Hicks." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-hicks-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Tom Hicks." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-hicks-american-football-player/.
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