Tom Scott (American Football)

Thomas Coster Scott (born September 3, 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Virginia, where he was an All-American as an offensive and defensive end. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979.

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Name Scott, Tom
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Short description American football player
Date of birth September 3, 1930
Place of birth Baltimore, Maryland
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