Tom Hicks (American football)
Thomas Logan Hicks (born December 18, 1952) is a former American professional football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), from 1976 to 1980. His jersey number was 54.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | December 18, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
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| College: | Illinois | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1975 / Round: 6 / Pick: 151 | ||||||
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During the 1978 NFL season, Hicks suffered a knee injury in Week 10 in a contest against the Seattle Seahawks. He was diagnosed with torn knee ligaments and underwent surgery that evening after the game. He missed the remainder of the 1978 NFL season.
After a breakdown in contract negotiations for the 1981 season, Hicks retired.[1][2]
Hicks played college football for Illinois.[3]
Hicks was an all-state linebacker at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, IL (Class of 1971).
References
- (24 July 1981). Payton close to signing contract with Bears, Ellensburg Daily Record (UPI)
- Pierson, Don (2 August 1981). Bear shocker: Finks angrily cuts Tom Hicks, Chicago Tribune
- Stone, Ed (28 May 1975). Bears sign Illini, Chicago Tribune
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