American football player and executive (1933–2018)
American football player
Tom Braatz
No. 84, 83, 85, 51
Position:
Linebacker Defensive end
Personal information
Born:
(1933-05-12)May 12, 1933 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died:
October 30, 2018(2018-10-30) (aged 85) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:
216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:
Bradford (Kenosha, Wisconsin)
College:
Marquette
NFL draft:
1955 / Round: 14 / Pick: 159
Career history
Washington Redskins (1957–1958)
Los Angeles Rams (1958)
Green Bay Packers (1959)*
Washington Redskins (1959)
Dallas Cowboys (1960–1961)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
38
Interceptions:
2
Fumble recoveries:
1
Player stats at PFR
Thomas Myron Braatz (May 12, 1933 – October 30, 2018) was a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Rams, and Dallas Cowboys. He also was the former general manager of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Marquette University.
Thomas Myron Braatz (May 12, 1933 – October 30, 2018) was a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington...
coaches, including future team president Bob Harlan, Tom Miller, Dick Corrick, Forrest Gregg and TomBraatz. However, in 1991, Harlan, as president, reorganized...
Brocklin (1970–1974) Pat Peppler (1975–1976) Eddie LeBaron (1977–1982) TomBraatz (1982–1985) Dan Henning (1986) Dan Reeves (1997) Harold Richardson (1998–2002)...
(1969–1970) Dan Devine (1971–1974) Bart Starr (1975–1980) Vacant (1981–1986) TomBraatz (1987–1991) Ron Wolf (1992–2000) Mike Sherman (2001–2004) Ted Thompson...
contract. In 1991, Wolf was hired to replace Packers General Manager TomBraatz. Wolf's first major decisions were to fire head coach Lindy Infante, hire...
Brocklin (1970–1974) Pat Peppler (1975–1976) Eddie LeBaron (1977–1982) TomBraatz (1982–1985) Dan Henning (1986) Dan Reeves (1997) Harold Richardson (1998–2002)...
(1969–1970) Dan Devine (1971–1974) Bart Starr (1975–1980) Vacant (1981–1986) TomBraatz (1987–1991) Ron Wolf (1992–2000) Mike Sherman (2001–2004) Ted Thompson...
He is the son of former football player and coach Tom Dimitroff Sr. Dimitroff was born in Ohio to Tom Dimitroff Sr. and Helen (née Kenhart). He grew up...
quarterbacks. On September 17, 1987, Packers' Director of Football Operations TomBraatz announced the team's intention of reaching out to Shield prior to the...
along with the defensive coordinator, former All-Pro cornerback turned coach Tom Landry, turned the squad into a championship team, defeating the Chicago...
(1969–1970) Dan Devine (1971–1974) Bart Starr (1975–1980) Vacant (1981–1986) TomBraatz (1987–1991) Ron Wolf (1992–2000) Mike Sherman (2001–2004) Ted Thompson...
series of injuries depleted the team's depth during training camp. In 1966, Tom Landry, looking for more speed at running back, shifted All-Pro safety Mel...
(1969–1970) Dan Devine (1971–1974) Bart Starr (1975–1980) Vacant (1981–1986) TomBraatz (1987–1991) Ron Wolf (1992–2000) Mike Sherman (2001–2004) Ted Thompson...
game – which is still a record) with a high octane passing attack featuring Tom Fears and Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch. Fears led the league and set a new NFL...
(1969–1970) Dan Devine (1971–1974) Bart Starr (1975–1980) Vacant (1981–1986) TomBraatz (1987–1991) Ron Wolf (1992–2000) Mike Sherman (2001–2004) Ted Thompson...
Dallas Cowboys marked him as above average in all quarterback categories. TomBraatz, head scout of the Atlanta Falcons noted him as one of the top five senior...
1989 Green Bay Packers season President Bob Harlan General manager TomBraatz Head coach Lindy Infante Home field Lambeau Field Milwaukee County Stadium...
1987 Green Bay Packers season General manager TomBraatz Head coach Forrest Gregg Home field Lambeau Field Milwaukee County Stadium Results Record 5–9–1...
(1969–1970) Dan Devine (1971–1974) Bart Starr (1975–1980) Vacant (1981–1986) TomBraatz (1987–1991) Ron Wolf (1992–2000) Mike Sherman (2001–2004) Ted Thompson...
Smith, Jr. General manager – Eddie LeBaron Director of player personnel – TomBraatz Head coaches Head coach – Leeman Bennett Offensive coaches Quarterbacks...
1988 Green Bay Packers season General manager TomBraatz Head coach Lindy Infante Home field Lambeau Field Milwaukee County Stadium Results Record 4–12...
1991 Green Bay Packers season President Bob Harlan General manager TomBraatz Ron Wolf Head coach Lindy Infante Home field Lambeau Field Milwaukee County...
cornerback Sam Shields, linebacker Frank Zombo, punter Tim Masthay, tight end Tom Crabtree and center Evan Dietrich-Smith. Other notable free agents include...
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