Background
Brookshier, Tom was born on December 16, 1931 in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. Son of Orville Brooks and Dola (Thornton) Brookshier.
Brookshier, Tom was born on December 16, 1931 in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. Son of Orville Brooks and Dola (Thornton) Brookshier.
Bachelor of Science, University Colorado, 1953.
Defensive back Philadelphia Eagles, 1953-1961. Sportscaster Station WCAU-television, Philadelphia, 1958-1977. Analyst, play-by-play announcer NFL broadcasts Columbia Broadcasting System-television Network, 1977—1989.
Writer weekly sports column Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, 1957-1961. Co-host This Is The NFL, NFL Films, Inc., 1970-1978. Also syndicated series Sports Illustrated, 1976-1977.
Active Union League of Philadelphia, World Affairs Council, National Wildlife Society Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1956. Member NFL Alumni Association Clubs: Maxwell Football, Pop Warner Little Scholars, Fraternal Order Police.
Married Barbara J. Starrett, June 8, 1953. Children: Linda K., Thomas J., Betsy J.