Tom Fears

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College Highlights

  • Letter in 1946,47. Transfered from Santa Clara.
  • Team captain in 1947.
  • Was an 11th-round selection (103 pick overall) in the 1943 NFL Draft (Cleveland Rams)

Pro Highlights

  • Played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1948-1956.
  • Led NFL receivers first three seasons, 1948-1950
  • Top season mark: 84 catches, 1950
  • Had three TD receptions in 1950 division title game.
  • Caught 73-yard pass to win 1951 NFL title.
  • Caught record 18 passes one game, 1950.
  • All-NFL, 1949, 1950.
  • Career mark: 400 catches for 5,397 yards, 38 TDs
  • Precise pattern-runner, specialized in button-hook route.

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