Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Brookshier (December 16, 1931 – January 29, 2010) was an American professional football player, coach and sportscaster. He was a starting defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles for seven seasons from 1953 to 1961. He later paired with Pat Summerall on the primary broadcast team for National Football League (NFL) games on CBS during the 1970s.
December 16, 1931, Roswell, New Mexico, United States
Died
January 29, 2010, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Place Of Birth
Roswell, New Mexico, USA
Height
6' (1.83 m)
Profession
Actor
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Spouse
Barbara Brookshier (m. ?–2010)
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Quote
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Our No. 1 draft choice came down field on a pass pattern, and I knocked him out. Our coach jumped and yelled, and I thought 'Oh my God, I'm going to get cut!' But he ran out and said 'I like that.'
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Fact
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He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brookshier; daughters, Betsy Brookshier and Linda Brookshier; a son, Thomas Brookshier Jr.; and a granddaughter.
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He lived in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
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He graduated from University of Colorado and joined the Philadelphia Eagles.
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He was selected as an All-Pro and a Member of the Pro Bowl team in 1959 and 1960 when the Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers for the N.F.L. Championship. He played seven seasons for the Eagles and intercepted 20 passes. The team retired his No. 40.
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He became a sports broadcaster in 1961 at WCAU in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He joined Pat Summerall for three Super Bowls and worked with John Madden in the 1981 season.
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Defensive back with the Philadelphia Eagles, 1953 & 1956-1961.
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Two time Pro-Bowler
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Graduated from the University of Colorado
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Black Sunday
1977
Tom Brookshier
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Football Life
2013
TV Series
Himself
The Complete History of the Philadelphia Eagles
2004
Video documentary
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2000-2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
The Game of Their Lives: Pro Football's Wonder Years