Thomas "Tom" R. Finnin (1927–2003) was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
 Finnin on a 1954 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 28, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | June 22, 2003 (aged 75) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 262 lb (119 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | St. Augustine High School St. Ignatius College Prep | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1950 / round: 24 / pick: 306 | ||||||||
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Biography
editFinnin was born on September 28, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois.[1]
Career
editFinnin 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
editAfter 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]
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