Tom Towns

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Tom Towns
Date of birth:	March 17, 1953 (1953-03-17) (age 55)
Place of birth:	Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Career information
Position(s):	LB
College:	University of Alberta
Organizations
As player:
1975-1984 1985	Edmonton Eskimos Ottawa Rough Riders

Tom Towns (March 17, 1953) was a star linebacker for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.

Towns played his university football with the University of Alberta Golden Bears. In 1972 he was on the starting lineup in the Vanier Cup Championship team. In 1973 he played on offense and defense for the Golden Bears, and was named as a Canada West All Star in 1973 and 1974. He was also selected to the All Canadian CIAU Team.

He began a ten year career with the Eskimos on 1975. During this time, he was paired with Danny Kepley and Dale Potter for eight years, forming a linebacking unit that would lead Edmonton to 7 Grey Cups and 6 Grey Cup victories. Towns was an all star in 1980. He would finish his career in 1984, after being traded to the Ottawa Rough Riders.