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Tom Moore
Date of birth: (1938-07-17) July 17, 1938 (age 86)
Place of birth: Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Career information
Position(s): RB
College: Vanderbilt
NFL Draft: 1960 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Organizations
 As player:
1960–1965
1966
1967
Green Bay Packers
Los Angeles Rams
Atlanta Falcons
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls: 1
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Tom Moore (born July 17, 1938) is a former professional American football running back who played eight seasons in the National Football League. He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1962 season.

Playing career[]

Tom Moore, was a 3 Time NFL Champion, with the Packers in 1961, 1962, and 1965. He was selected for the 1962 Pro Bowl & all-pro selection in 1963. Tom was selected as Green Bay's first-round selection in 1960 (No. 5 overall). He was a Versatile Starter, Half Back,Reserve running back and kick returner on Special Teams. Instrumental in Helping the Packers win the 1961, 1962, and 1965 Championship Games . He wore Jersey number #25 for the Green Bay Packers. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound back from Vanderbilt proved to be a valuable addition to the Packers!

Second-leading rusher on team in 1962 (377 yards) and 1963 (658 yards) behind Jim Taylor. Scored career-high seven rushing touchdowns in 1962 season. Gained 2,069 yards on the ground and scored 20 rushing touchdowns and had 71 receptions for 605 yards and seven TDs. Played in 78 regular-season games for the Green Bay Packers.

Coaching career[]

Moore was the 18th head college football coach for The Citadel Bulldogs located in Charleston, South Carolina, and he held that position for four seasons, from 1983 until 1986. His career coaching record at the Citadel was 18 wins, 25 losses, and 1 tie, ranking him tenth at the Citadel in total wins and 17th in winning percentage.[1]

Personal Life[]

Moore lives with his wife, Carol, in Hendersonville, Tenn., a town northeast of Nashville. After 23 years in the real estate business, he retired in 1991 to enjoy the quiet life on Old Hickory Lake. Boating and fishing with his 12 grandchildren occupy his time now.

References[]

External links[]

Playoff Bowl 1964

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