Tom McCormick (American football)

Tom McCormick
No. 23, 43, 85
PositionHalfback
Personal information
Born(1930-05-16)May 16, 1930
Waco, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 20, 2012(2012-09-20) (aged 82)
Flippin, Arkansas, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolSan Francisco Polytechnic
(San Francisco, California)
CollegePacific (CA)
NFL draft1952: 8th round, 97th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards272
Rushing average3.2
Receptions11
Receiving yards129
Total touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Mike McCormick (May 16, 1930 – September 20, 2012) was an American professional football player and coach. He played professionally as a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.[1] He played college football at the University of Pacific.

McCormick was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams[2] in the eighth round (97th overall) of the 1952 NFL draft. He played three seasons for the Rams from 1953 to 1955. He then played for the San Francisco 49ers in 1956.

During his four-year career he played in 32 games and gained 272 yards rushing on 86 carries. He had one career touchdown. As a kick return man he gained 10 yards on 9 punt returns and 243 yards on 11 kickoff returns for the Rams and 49ers. He recovered four fumbles during his professional career.

McCormick was as an assistant coach under Norm Van Brocklin with the Minnesota Vikings and under Vince Lombardi for the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.

References

  1. ^ "Tom McCormick NFL & AFL Football Statistics". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  2. ^ "McCormick Signed by Rams". New York Times. May 16, 1953. p. 13. Retrieved July 17, 2010.