Tommy Tolleson

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Tommy Tolleson
No. 86
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1943-01-30) January 30, 1943 (age 81)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Talladega (AL)
College: Alabama
NFL draft: 1966  / Round: 15 / Pick: 216
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Thomas Anthony Tolleson (born January 30, 1943) is a former American football wide receiver who played one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 15th round of the 1966 NFL Draft. He was also drafted by the New York Jets in the 17th round of the 1966 AFL Draft. Tolleson played college football at the University of Alabama and attended Talladega High School in Talladega, Alabama. [1]

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References

  1. "TOMMY TOLLESON". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014.