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
2001
TV Movie documentary
Himself (Eagles Defensive Back, 1953-1961)
1980 NFC Championship Game
1981
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
Super Bowl XIV
1980
TV Movie
Himself - Announcer
1979 NFC Championship Game
1980
TV Special
Himself - Color Commentator
1979 Sun Bowl
1979
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1978 NFC Championship Game
1979
TV Special
Himself - Color Commentator
1978 Sun Bowl
1978
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1978 NHL All-Star Game
1978
TV Special
Himself - Ice Level Reporter
Super Bowl XII
1978
TV Special
Himself - Announcer
1976 NFC Championship Game
1976
TV Special
Himself - Color Commentator
The Mike Douglas Show
1976
TV Series
Himself - Pro Football Player
Super Bowl X
1976
TV Special
Himself - Announcer
1975 Fiesta Bowl
1975
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1974 Cotton Bowl
1974
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1973 Sun Bowl
1973
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1973 Cotton Bowl
1973
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
NFL Game of the Week
1972
TV Series
Narrator
1972 Cotton Bowl
1972
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1971 Cotton Bowl
1971
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1970 Cotton Bowl
1970
TV Movie
Himself - Color Commentator
1967 NFL Championship Game
1967
TV Special
Himself - Sideline Reporter
This Week in Pro Football
1967
TV Series
Himself - Co-Host
1960 NFL Championship Game
1960
TV Special
Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Lombardi
2010
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Super Bowl
1976
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Known for movies
1970 Cotton Bowl (1970) as Himself - Color Commentator
1976 NFC Championship Game (1976) as Himself - Color Commentator
1978 NFC Championship Game (1979) as Himself - Color Commentator
1971 Cotton Bowl (1971) as Himself - Color Commentator
$15 Million
