Tom Maudlin

Warren Thomas Maudlin Jr. (born July 28, 1936) is a retired American gridiron football player who played quarterback for the Menlo Oaks, USC Trojans, Toronto Argonauts, and Edmonton Eskimos.

Early life Maudlin was born on born July 28, 1936 to Warren Thomas and Elizabeth (Rowe) Maudlin. His maternal grandfather, J. P. Rowe, was a noted geologist and author. He completed 48 of 100 passes for 552 yards, no touchdowns, and eight interceptions. In 1958, he completed 41 of 95 passes for 535 yards, 4 touchdowns, and a Pacific Coast Conference leading 15 interceptions. Maudlin also played defensive back and led the team in pass deflections (10) and fumbles recovered (2) in 1958.

United States Marine Corps After graduating from USC, Maudlin entered the United States Marines Corps. He was the starting quarterback for the Quantico Marines Devil Dogs football team in 1959 and 1960. He helped lead them to an undefeated season in 1959, including a 90–0 victory over McClellan Air Force Base in the Shrimp Bowl. In 1960, he was named most valuable player by the Navy Times. In 1961, he played for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego team.

Professional football Maudlin signed with the National Football League's Los Angeles Rams on July 6, 1962. He was waived by the club on September 4, 1962. He signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League shortly thereafter and became the second-string quarterback following the retirement of Tom Dublinski. He saw limited playing time behind Tobin Rote, completing his only pass attempt for 12 yards and rushing once for two yards. He was cut by the team following the season opener. On August 27, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. He saw increased playing time in Edmonton, completing 18 of 40 passes for 261 yards, 1 touchdown, and 8 interceptions. His 6 interceptions in Edmonton's September 7 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders remains a franchise record.

Later life In 1964, Maudlin returned to California and began working in real estate. After working for his father's company, he started his own business in 1967.