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Tom Fears Rams Legendary Receiver

December 3, 1922 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Tom Fears was born and went on to be a great end at both Santa...

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"Tom Fears Rams Legendary Receiver"

Last updated 📅 2024-12-03

December 3, 1922 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Tom Fears was born and went on to be a great end at both Santa Clara and UCLA. According to footballfoundation.org, Fears was on Santa Clara’s team when he was a sophomore, and then he left there to serve in the U.S. Air Force.

After his military stint, he followed his brother to UCLA, where during his 1946 junior season, the Bruins went through the regular season undefeated as the nation's fourth-ranked team. UCLA  was an exciting team as they ran a "triple pass" play (forward pass, lateral, lateral) Case to Baldwin to Fears to Clements. The National Football Foundation selected Tom Fears to enter into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1976. After graduation Fears joined the Los Angeles Rams as a defensive player but was quickly converted back to the offensive side of the ball.

As a professional Tom led the league in receiving in three straight years from 1948 through 1950 per the profootballhof.com website. Fears also had a big game in the 1950 Division Title contest when he caught 3 touchdown passes. The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined Tom Fears in 1970.

  • HASHTAGS: #December03 #FearsTom #TomFears #WideReceivers #LosAngelesRams #UCLABruins #Number55 #Number80 #CollegeFootballHallofFame #ProFootballHallofFame
  • DOB: December 03
  • EVENTDAY: December 03
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Fears Tom, Tom Fears
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Wide Receivers
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Los Angeles Rams, UCLA Bruins
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 55
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 55, Number 80
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame
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"Fears, Tom"

Dive into the remarkable football career of Tom Fears, a pioneering figure whose impact as a player and coach left an indelible mark on the NFL. This series will explore the journey of a man who overcame significant challenges to achieve greatness, ultimately becoming a Hall of Famer and a key architect in the evolution of the passing game.
We'll trace Fears's collegiate exploits, his groundbreaking achievements with the Los Angeles Rams, where he became one of the league's first dominant receivers, and his eventual transition into coaching. From setting receiving records in an era dominated by the run to leading his own team, prepare to uncover the multifaceted legacy of Tom Fears, a true innovator and gridiron legend. Dive into the remarkable football career of Tom Fears, a pioneering figure whose impact as a player and coach left an indelible mark on the NFL. This series will explore the journey of a man who overcame significant challenges to achieve greatness, ultimately becoming a Hall of Famer and a key architect in the evolution of the passing game...