Tom Forzani Explained

Tom Forzani
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Position1:Wide receiver
Number:22
Birth Date:15 June 1951
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:180
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Tom Forzani (born June 15, 1951) is a former Canadian football wide receiver for the CFL Calgary Stampeders. He played from 1973 to 1983 for the Stampeders.

He is one of three Forzani brothers to play for their hometown Stampeders, along with Joe and John.[1] Forzani's son, Johnny Forzani, also played for the Stampeders.

Tom was an all-star selection at wide receiver in 1973, '74 and '77. Tom lead the Stampeders in receiving in 5 season and had 50 or more catches in 7 seasons. He had at least one reception in 11 consecutive season, tied for the club lead with Allen Pitts.[2]

His No. 22 was retired by the Stampeders[3] in 1984.

He played college football at Utah State University, as did brothers Joe and John.[4] Son Johnny played for Washington State University.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forzani Brothers: Successful in Business - UTAH STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE . www.utahstateaggies.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719162448/http://www.utahstateaggies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111102aad.html . 2011-07-19.
  2. Web site: CFL.ca - Official Site of the Canadian Football League. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110101114139/http://www.cfl.ca/article/former-stamp-all-star-tom-forzani-looks-back. 2011-01-01.
  3. News: Stamps get Forzani in Supplemental Draft . CFL.ca . May 21, 2010 . April 28, 2011.
  4. Web site: Forzani Brothers: Successful in Business - UTAH STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE . www.utahstateaggies.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719162448/http://www.utahstateaggies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111102aad.html . 2011-07-19.