Tom Muecke
American gridiron football player (1963–2016)
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Thomas Warren Muecke, Jr. (pronounced Mickey; August 20, 1963 – April 23, 2016) was an American professional football quarterback who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Eskimos and Shreveport Pirates.[1] He played college football at Baylor University. He was also a member of the Houston Oilers and Calgary Stampeders.
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Friendswood, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born | August 20, 1963 Waco, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 23, 2016 (aged 52) Friendswood, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Angleton (TX) | ||||||||
| College | Baylor | ||||||||
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| 1986–1988 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | ||||||||
| 1990 | Calgary Stampeders* | ||||||||
| 1990 | Houston Oilers* | ||||||||
| 1991–1994 | Edmonton Eskimos | ||||||||
| 1994 | Shreveport Pirates | ||||||||
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Early life
Muecke played high school football at Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas.[2] He led the team to a 10–0 season.[3]
College career
Muecke played for the Baylor Bears from 1982 to 1985.[4] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration.[5] He was inducted into the Baylor Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.[4]
Professional career
Muecke signed with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in August 1986 and played for the team from 1986 to 1988.[6] He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL in 1990 but retired before the start of the 1990 CFL season.[7] He then began selling insurance in Waco, Texas.[7][8] Muecke came out of retirement for a tryout with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League in June 1990 and signed with the team in July 1990.[9][10] He was later signed to the Oilers' practice squad in October 1990.[11] He was released by the Oilers in August 1991.[12] Muecke was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL in September 1991. He was released by the Eskimos in June 1994.[6] He signed with the CFL's Shreveport Pirates in July 1994. Muecke was released by the Pirates in August 1994.[6]
Personal life
Muecke graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry after his football career. He spent time working as an optometrist.[5]