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Also Known As
Thomas Wade Landry
Born
September 11, 1924 • Mission • Texas
Died
February 12, 2000 (aged 75) • Dallas • Texas
Awards And Honors
Pro Football Hall of Fame (1990) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1990) • 1 All-Pro selection • 1 Pro Bowl selection
Education
University of Texas
Height/Weight
6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (1.85 m, 88 kg)
Position
defensive back, halfback, quarterback
Jersey Number
49 (New York Giants, 1950–1955)
Draft
Drafted by the New York Giants in the 20th round (184th overall) of the 1947 NFL draft.
Completion Percentage
23.4
Games Played
84
Interceptions
7
Touchdowns
1
Yards Gained By Passing
172
Yards Per Attempt
3.7
Top Questions
When was Tom Landry inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Tom Landry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
What college did Tom Landry attend?
Tom Landry attended the University of Texas.
When was Tom Landry born?
Tom Landry was born on September 11, 1924, in Mission, Texas, United States.
What position did Tom Landry play?
Tom Landry played defensive back, halfback, and quarterback.
How tall was Tom Landry?
Tom Landry was 6 ft 1 inch, 195 lb (1.85 m, 88 kg).
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