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Tom Brookshier

Defensive Back

Eagles Career: 1953, 1956-61 | Eagles Hall of Fame Induction: 1989

Originally a 10th-round pick from Colorado, Brookshier made an immediate impact with 8 interceptions in his rookie season of 1953. Then, after a twoyear stint in the Air Force, the defensive back returned to the Eagles and twice earned all-pro honors - first in 1959, and again in 1960 as a member of the NFL championship team. In all he spent seven seasons with the Eagles and collected 20 interceptions. Upon retiring as a player, he entered the broadcast booth on CBS's telecasts of NFL games.

YEAR-BY-YEAR

1953: As a rookie, Brookshier had career-high eight interceptions.

1956: Brookshier returned to the field after a two-year stint in the Air Force and started 11 games, registering one interception and a fumble recovery.

1957: Brookshier had four interceptions in 12 games.

1958: Brookshier had three fumble recoveries and added an interception.

1959: Brookshier's first Pro Bowl and All-Pro campaign came this season as he had three interceptions and three fumble recoveries.

1960: Helping the Eagles to the NFL Championship, Brookshier was named first-team All Pro.

1961: In his final season, Brookshier had two interceptions and one fumble recovery in seven games.

  • 2-time Pro Bowl selection
  • 2-time All-Pro selection
  • 1960 NFL Champion
  • His eight-interception season is tied for the most by an Eagles rookie... It's also tied for the sixth most by any Eagles in a season

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