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Jan 4, 2000 · Tom Fears. Thomas Jesse "Tom" Fears. Born: December 3, 1922 in Guadalajara, Mexico. Died: January 4, 2000 (77 years old) College: UCLA. Total Cards: 151. Pro Football Hall of Fame (1970) Tweet. *.
Tom Fears Football Cards. In 1949, Fears broke the NFL record for receptions in a season, with 77. In 1950, he broke it again, with 84. Fears appeared in several movies; one was Two-Minute Warning. Fears was the first head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Fears was born in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Fears helped lead the Rams to the 1951 NFL League Championship over the Cleveland Browns scoring the game winning touchdown on a 13-yard reception followed by a 60 yards run to score. Tom Fears finished his playing career with 5,397 receiving yards, 400 receptions and 38 receiving touchdowns.
Thomas Jesse Fears (December 3, 1922 - January 4, 2000) (WR/E) became the first true wide receiver when he lined up on the line of scrimmage but away from the tackle. The Los Angeles Rams took the two-time All-American from UCLA as a defensive back in the 11 th round of the 1945 NFL Draft and converted him into an offensive threat at the wide ...
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Tom Fears. Team: Los Angeles Rams. Position: end. College: UCLA, Santa Clara. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA. Honors: College Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rookie card
