Tom Finnin Explained

Number:71
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:September 28, 1927
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:262
High School:St. Augustine High School
St. Ignatius College Prep
Draftyear:1950
Draftround:24
Draftpick:306
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:1957
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:67
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:57
Statlabel3:Overall record
Pfr:finn01200

Thomas "Tom" R. Finnin (1927-2003) was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).

Biography

Finnin was born on September 28, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

Career

Finnin was drafted in the 24th round of the 1950 NFL draft by the New York Giants and would later play four seasons with the Baltimore Colts before splitting his final season with the Chicago Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Detroit Mercy.[2]

Later life

After being drafted by New York, Finnin went on to serve in the Korean War. When he returned from Korea he was traded to the Baltimore Colts. During his time at Baltimore he became a Chicago police officer in the off season. He continued his police career to become a 33-year veteran of the Chicago Police. Finnin died at the age of 75 on June 22, 2003.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Finnin Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. Web site: Tom Finnin Stats, News and Video - DT. NFL.com.
  3. Web site: Thomas R. Finnin Obituary. Legacy.com.