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Tom McCormick

1930 – 2012

American football player

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Lived 1930 – 2012 (aged 82). Tom McCormick was an American american football player.

Thomas Mike McCormick (May 16, 1930 – September 20, 2012) was an American professional football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at the University of Pacific.

McCormick was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the eighth round (97th overall) of the 1952 NFL draft. He played three seasons for the Rams from 1953 to 1955. He then played for the San Francisco 49ers in 1956.

During his four-year career he played in 32 games and gained 272 yards rushing on 86 carries. He had one career touchdown. As a kick return man he gained 10 yards on 9 punt returns and 243 yards on 11 kickoff returns for the Rams and 49ers. He recovered four fumbles during his professional career.

McCormick was as an assistant coach under Norm Van Brocklin with the Minnesota Vikings and under Vince Lombardi for the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.

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University of the Pacific
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Thomas Mike McCormick

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom McCormick?

American football player (1930-2012)

When was Tom McCormick born?

Tom McCormick was born on 16 May 1930 in Waco.

When did Tom McCormick die?

Tom McCormick died on 20 September 2012 in Flippin.

What was Tom McCormick's occupation?

Tom McCormick was an american football player.

What nationality was Tom McCormick?

Tom McCormick was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom McCormick

· Wikidata: Q7816778

· DBpedia: Tom McCormick (American football)

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