Tommy Neck

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Tommy Neck
No. 48
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1939-01-10)January 10, 1939
Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 2017(2017-05-05) (aged 78)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolMarksville (LA)
CollegeLSU
NFL draft1962: 18th round, 245th overall pick
AFL draft1962: 20th round, 158th overall pick
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Ulric Neck (January 10, 1939 May 5, 2017) was a professional American football player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears for one game, in 1962. He was selected by the Bears in the 18th round of the 1962 NFL draft and was also selected by the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL) in the 20th round of the 1962 AFL draft. He attended Louisiana State University, where he played college football for the LSU Tigers football team. Neck was born in Marksville, Louisiana and attended Marksville High School.[1] He died in 2017, aged 78.[2]

References

  1. "Tommy Neck NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  2. "Thomas Neck Obituary (1939 - 2017) the News Star". Legacy.com.