Tom Myers (safety)
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | October 24, 1950 Cohoes, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Syracuse | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1972: 3rd round, 74th overall pick | ||||||||
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Tom Myers (born October 24, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange, and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of 1972 NFL draft.
Professional career
Myers played for the New Orleans Saints his entire career from 1972-1981 as the team's starting free safety for each of those seasons. In 1978, Myers recorded a 97-yard interception return for touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings, a Saints record.[1] His best season was in 1979 when he was selected to the Pro Bowl and was named on the All-Pro team. As of the 2024 NFL season, Myers is still #2 on the All-Time New Orleans Saints Career Interceptions List.[2]
He later played two seasons for the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League
References
- ^ "Reed rumbles 108 yards for NFL record | Longest interception returns by team". Pro Football Hall of Fame. November 24, 2008. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ "Top 10 All Time New Orleans Saints Leaders - Passes Intercepted in a Career | NOSaintsHistory". February 2, 2014.