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  1. Tom Brookshier. Thomas Jefferson Brookshier ( / ˈbrʊkˌʃaɪər /; 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 of the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons, from 1953 to 1961. He later paired with Pat ...

  2. Jan 31, 2010 · Tom Brookshier, a star defensive back who helped lead the Philadelphia Eagles to the 1960 National Football League championship and later teamed with Pat Summerall as CBS’s No. 1 professional ...

  3. The NFL legend and CBS Sports commentator passed away after a cancer battle in 2010. He was a two-time All-Pro defensive back, a member of the 1960 NFL championship team, and a respected sports journalist.

  4. Jan 31, 2010 · Remembering Tom Brookshier. Recollections of Tom Brookshier, who died of cancer Friday at age 78. Brookshier was an excellent defensive back for the Eagles but gained greater renown as a broadcaster. He and Pat Summerall were CBS’s top N.F.L. broadcasting team for most of the 1970s. Before the era of cable and computer, many fans experienced ...

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  6. Jan 30, 2010 · The web page reports the death of Tom Brookshier, a former Eagles player and NFL broadcaster, who lost a battle with cancer in 2010. It also praises his achievements and personality as a football legend and a man of integrity.

  7. Jan 31, 2010 · Brookshier was an All-Pro defensive back who played on the 1960 championship team and had 20 interceptions in seven seasons. He also announced NFL games with Pat Summerall for CBS and was a revered figure in Philadelphia.

  8. Jan 31, 2010 · Tom Brookshier, according to his friends, knew how to tackle. Whether on the football field or as a television and radio personality, his impact was equally immense and intense. Former Eagles great Tom Brookshier passed away yesterday at the age of 78.

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