Tommy Thompson (linebacker)

Tommy Thompson
Position(s)
Linebacker
Center
Jersey #(s)
23
Born January 6, 1927(1927-01-06)
Jersey City, New Jersey
Died October 1, 1990(1990-10-01) (aged 79)
Career information
Year(s) 19491953
NFL Draft 1948 / Round: 3 / Pick: 16
(By the Washington Redskins)
College William & Mary
Professional teams
Career stats
Games played 54
Interceptions 6
Fumble recoveries 8
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Thomas Wright Thompson (January 6, 1927 – October 1, 1990) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League and All-America Football Conference for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the College of William & Mary and was drafted in the third round of the 1948 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.