Tom Scott (Canadian football)
Tom Scott (born November 19, 1951) is a former Canadian Football League receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders.[1] He was drafted in the 1973 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. In an 11-year professional career from 1974–1984, he caught 649 passes for 10,837 yards and 88 touchdowns. Scott was a part of five Grey Cup winning teams with the Eskimos.[2] He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 1998.[1]
| Born: | November 19, 1951 Oakland, California |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | SB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| College | Washington |
| High school | Junípero Serra (San Mateo, California) |
| NFL draft | 1973 / Round: 12 / Pick: 304 |
| Drafted by | Detroit Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974–1977 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1978–1983 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1984 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1974, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983 |
| Awards | 1974 - Jackie Parker Trophy 1982 - Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy |
| Honors | 1993 - Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour |
| Career stats | |
Born and raised in northern California, Scott played college football at the University of Washington in Seattle, alongside quarterback Sonny Sixkiller.[2]
References
- "Tom Scott". Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
- Former Washington Standout to be inducted this fall. Archived 2012-03-20 at the Wayback Machine.Retrieved December 29, 2010.
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