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Latest revision as of 08:48, 20 August 2017
Sons Of Westwood: Bruin Legends
End Tom Fears
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.
Accolades
- Earned All-Coast honors in 1947.
- Team MVP in 1947
- Inducted in UCLA Athletic HOF in 1989
- Enshrined in College Football HOF in 1976
- Enshrined in Pro Football HOF in 1970
