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Thomas Dudley Harmon (September 28, 1919 – March 15, 1990), nicknamed "Old 98", was an American football player, military pilot, actor, and sports broadcaster. Harmon played college football as a halfback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1938 to 1940.
Tom Harmon was a Heisman Trophy winner, a fighter pilot, and a sportscaster. He was also the father of actor Mark Harmon and three other children.
- September 28, 1919
- March 15, 1990
Tom Harmon (born Sept. 28, 1919, Rensselaer, Ind., U.S.—died March 15, 1990, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American football player, a Heisman Trophy winner, who was one of the greatest tailbacks in collegiate football history.
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Aug 31, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Tom Harmon, a football legend who won the Heisman Trophy in 1940 and fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Read about his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war and his legacy as a sports broadcaster.
Tom Harmon was a Heisman Trophy winner, a fighter pilot, and a TV personality. He starred in movies like Harmon of Michigan and All American, and hosted shows like The Greatest American Hero and Quest for the Lost City.
- January 1, 1
- Rensselaer, Indiana, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Tom Harmon was a versatile and dominant football player at Michigan in the 1930s and 1940s. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1940, served in World War II, and became a renowned sports commentator.
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Dec 6, 2015 · Twice an All-State quarterback, he was America"™s leading high school scorer as a senior in 1936, captain of the basketball team, baseball pitcher with three no-hitters and state...
