Tom Boyd (gridiron football)
American football player (born 1959)
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Thomas Barton Boyd (born November 24, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the eighth round of the 1982 NFL draft. He later played with the Detroit Lions during the 1987 NFL season.[1]
PositionLinebacker
BornNovember 24, 1959
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born | November 24, 1959 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Lee (Huntsville, Alabama) | ||||
| College | Alabama | ||||
| NFL draft | 1982: 8th round, 210th overall pick | ||||
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College years
Boyd attended the University of Alabama from 1978 to 1981. He was an All-American in 1980 and 1981. During his time at Alabama, the Crimson Tide won back to back National titles in 1978 and 1979.
