Tom Dickinson (American football)
Thomas Passmore Dickinson (July 20, 1897 – October 29, 1999) was a professional American football player who played three games as an end for the Detroit Heralds of the National Football League (NFL) during their 1920 season.[1] He was an alumnus of Syracuse University and enlisted to fight World War I prior to his professional career, although he never made it overseas. He later served in World War II and the Korean War, retiring from the armed forces as a lieutenant colonel in 1955. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he died in Brown County, Ohio at the age of 102.[2][3]
| Born: | July 20, 1897 Detroit, Michigan |
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| Died: | October 20, 1999 (aged 102) Brown County, Ohio |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | End |
| College | Syracuse University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1920 | Detroit Heralds |
References
- "Tom Dickinson". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- "Tom Dickinson, Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". databaseFootball.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- "Thomas Passmore Dickinson". Oldest Living Pro Football Players. 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
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