Former Eagles Great and Brodcaster Tom Brookshier Dead At 78 <hr style="color: rgb(204, 204, 204);" size="1"> Former Eagles great defensive back Tom Brookshier passed away on Friday night at the age of 78. Brookshier was a two time Pro-Bowler at cornerback who finished his career with 20 interceptions in 76 career games. Brookshier also had a impressive career in broadcasting as a color commentator for CBS Sports' NFL telecasts, calling three Super Bowls (X, XII, XIV) with Pat Summerall.
Tom Brookshier as he appeared in his early days with the Eagles
Former Eagles All-Pro Tom Brookshier, who went on to become a familiar face on TV sports as well as half of the lead broadcast team on CBS' coverage of pro football.
Brookshier, a hard-hitting cornerback, was a member of the Eagles 1960 championship team. The University of Colorado product made two Pro Bowls. His career was cut short by a devastating leg injury.
After he hung up his shoulder pads, Brookshier became a familiar face as the sports anchor on the local CBS affiliate, Channel 10.
He teamed with Pat Summerall for years as the lead broadcasting team on CBS' coverage of NFL games. They teamed for three Super Bowl telecasts.
And Brookshier also was a nascent voice on the sports talk radio scene in Philly, teaming with Angelo Cataldi 20 years ago on the "Brookie and the Rookie" morning show that opened the door to what is now 610 WIP Sportsradio.
Brookshier played for the Eagles from 1953 to 1961. The Eagles retired his number "40" in 1962, one of only seven players to have his number retired by the team.
He recorded 20 interceptions and had 8 fumble recoveries in his Eagles' career.
One of the most popular Eagles of all time, he had been battling cancer.
R.I.P.
Former Eagles All-Pro Tom Brookshier, who went on to become a familiar face on TV sports as well as half of the lead broadcast team on CBS' coverage of pro football.
Brookshier, a hard-hitting cornerback, was a member of the Eagles 1960 championship team. The University of Colorado product made two Pro Bowls. His career was cut short by a devastating leg injury.
After he hung up his shoulder pads, Brookshier became a familiar face as the sports anchor on the local CBS affiliate, Channel 10.
He teamed with Pat Summerall for years as the lead broadcasting team on CBS' coverage of NFL games. They teamed for three Super Bowl telecasts.
And Brookshier also was a nascent voice on the sports talk radio scene in Philly, teaming with Angelo Cataldi 20 years ago on the "Brookie and the Rookie" morning show that opened the door to what is now 610 WIP Sportsradio.
Brookshier played for the Eagles from 1953 to 1961. The Eagles retired his number "40" in 1962, one of only seven players to have his number retired by the team.
He recorded 20 interceptions and had 8 fumble recoveries in his Eagles' career.
One of the most popular Eagles of all time, he had been battling cancer.
R.I.P.
Someone posted this on the Eagles board Summeral and Brooksheir calling a Eagle TD run by Wilbert Montgomery
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Tom Brookshier was a retired defensive back from the Philadelphia Eagles, former backfield coach at the United States Air Force Academy, and sportscaster with CBS
Fast Facts:
1.Born: December 16, 1931 in Roswell, New Mexico
2.Full name: Thomas Jefferson Brookshier
3.Pro Bowl Appearances: 1959, 1960
4.Paired with Pat Summerall on CBS, formed one of the most popular broadcast teams
5.Jersey #40 retired by the Philadelphia Eagles
6.Lieutenant in the United States Air Force
7.Remaind one of the most popular figures in the Philadelphia sports community as a radio station owner and morning talk show host
Franklin was best known for his barefoot kicking style
for you younger folks ...
If you have never seen it before ?
Tony Frankin, the Eagles place kicker:
was almost always "barefooted" when he kicked for the Philadelphia Eagles.
( Anthony Ray Franklin (born November 18, 1956 in Big Spring, Texas) is a former National Football League football kicker in the National Football League between 1979 to 1988 for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins. Franklin was best known for his barefoot kicking style. He played college football at Texas A&M. )
hno:
for you younger folks ...
If you have never seen it before ?
Tony Frankin, the Eagles place kicker:
was almost always "barefooted" when he kicked for the Philadelphia Eagles.
( Anthony Ray Franklin (born November 18, 1956 in Big Spring, Texas) is a former National Football League football kicker in the National Football League between 1979 to 1988 for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins. Franklin was best known for his barefoot kicking style. He played college football at Texas A&M. )
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Brooksheir was among the treasured '60 team that included Retzlaff, McDonald, Bednarick, Pelligrini, Smith, Dean, Van Brocklin, Barnes, Baughan, Keys, and Peaks. Brooksheir's wit and voice continued into national broadcasting and for Eagles fans was always a welcomed connection back to those memorable championship Franklin Field days.
