Tom Wittum
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Tom Wittum | |
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Date of birth: | January 11, 1950 |
Place of birth: | Berwyn, Illinois |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Punter |
College: | Northern Illinois |
NFL Draft: | 1972 / Round: 8 / Pick 200 |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
1973-1977 | San Francisco 49ers |
Career highlights and Awards | |
Pro Bowls: | 2 |
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com |
Tom Wittum (born January 11, 1950 in Berwyn, Illinois) is a retired American football player. He had a 5-year career in the National Football League from 1973 to 1977 as a punter. He played in two Pro Bowls as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.
Tom wittum shares the Pro Bowl record for longest punt with Darren Bennet (64 yards). Tom Wittum also currently holds the #2 spot for most punts in a Pro Bowl game with (9).
Tom Wittum now teaches Driver's Education classes at Grayslake Central High School in Grayslake, Illinois.