Tom Forzani

Tom Forzani (born June 15, 1951) is a former Canadian football wide receiver for the CFL Calgary Stampeders. He played from 1973 to 1983 for the Stampeders.

Tom Forzani
No. 22
Born: (1951-06-15) June 15, 1951
Calgary, Alberta
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
CollegeUtah State
Career history
As player
1973–1983Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1977
CFL West All-Star1973, 1974, 1977

He is one of three Forzani brothers to play for their hometown Stampeders, along with Joe and John.[1] Forzani's son, Johnny Forzani, also played for the Stampeders.

Tom was an all-star selection at wide receiver in 1973, '74 and '77. Tom lead the Stampeders in receiving in 5 season and had 50 or more catches in 7 seasons. He had at least one reception in 11 consecutive season, tied for the club lead with Allen Pitts.[2]

His No. 22 was retired by the Stampeders[3] in 1984.

He played college football at Utah State University, as did brothers Joe and John.[4] Son Johnny played for Washington State University.

References
  1. "Forzani Brothers: Successful in Business - UTAH STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". www.utahstateaggies.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19.
  2. "CFL.ca - Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on 2011-01-01.
  3. "Stamps get Forzani in Supplemental Draft". CFL.ca. May 21, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
  4. "Forzani Brothers: Successful in Business - UTAH STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". www.utahstateaggies.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19.


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