Tom Flick

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Tom Flick
Date of birth: August 30, 1958 (1958-08-30) (age 49)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Patuxent River, MD
Career information
Position(s): Quarterback
Jersey №: 12
College: Washington
NFL Draft: 1981 / Round: 4
Organizations
 As player:
1981
1982-1983
1984-1985
1986
1987
Washington Redskins
New England Patriots
Cleveland Browns
San Diego Chargers
New York Jets
Stats at NFL.com

Thomas Lyle Flick (born August 30, 1958 in Patuxent River, Maryland) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League who was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 4th round of the 1981 NFL Draft. A 6'3", 190 lbs. quarterback from the University of Washington, Flick played in seven NFL seasons from 1981-1987 mostly as a backup. He played college football at the University of Washington.He married his fiancée Molly on June 15th,1985.He stayed with Cleveland Browns teammate George Lilja in the spring of 1985 when both guys were playing in Cleveland according to The 1985 Cleveland Browns media guide. The highlight of his career occurred in 1986.He quarterback the San Diego Chargers over John Elway and The Denver Broncos in Mile High stadium. He is in the long line of fine quarterbacks to come of the University of Washington.He was preceded by Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon. Other QBs to follow him were Steve Pelleur, Hugh Millan, Billy Joe Holbert, Mark Brunnell, Damon and Brock Huard. He was coached in his 4 years by Don James. He was the losing Washington QB in the 23-6 loss to The Michigan Wolverines in the 1981 Rose Bowl. He was drafted by The Washington Redskins in the 1981 and spent his career playing with the New England Patriots,San Diego Chargers and the New York Jets.

Preceded by
Tom Porras
Washington Huskies Starting Quarterbacks
1979-1980
Succeeded by
Steve Pelluer