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| Date of birth: | May 16, 1930 |
| Place of birth: | Waco, Texas |
| Career information | |
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| Position(s): | Halfback |
| College: | Pacific |
| NFL Draft: | 1952 / Round: 8 / Pick: 97 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1953-1955 1956 |
Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49ers |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Thomas Mike McCormick (born May 16, 1930 in Waco, Texas, died September 20, 2012 in Flippin, Arkansas) is a former American football halfback in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.[1] He played college football at the University of Pacific.
McCormick was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams[2] in the eighth round (97th overall) of the 1952 NFL Draft. He played three seasons for the Rams from 1953-1955. 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 an assistant coach under Vince Lombardi for the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.
References[]
- ↑ "Tom McCormick NFL & AFL Football Statistics". Pro Football Reference. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCoTo21.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ↑ "McCormick Signed by Rams". New York Times: p. 13. May 16, 1953. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F70916FD3F5A107B93C4A8178ED85F478585F9&scp=2&sq=%22tom%20mccormick%22&st=cse. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
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External links[]
- Los Angeles Rams team issue photos of Tom McCormick
- Oldest Living Pro Football Players - Tom McCormick
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