Tom Nash (American football)
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Lincoln County, Georgia, U.S.
Washington, Georgia, U.S.
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| Position | End |
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| Born | November 21, 1905 Lincoln County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 1972 (aged 66) Washington, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Thomas Acton Nash, Sr. (November 21, 1905 – August 24, 1972) was an American football end for the Green Bay Packers and Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1928 to 1934.
Tom Nash, Sr. was born in Lincoln County, Georgia and grew up in Washington, Georgia.
College career
Nash played college football on the 1925, 1926, and 1927 University of Georgia football teams, including the 1927 "Dream and Wonder" team. He was a consensus All-American in 1927.[1]
Professional football
He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL), first for the Green Bay Packers, including the World Championship teams of 1929, 1930, and 1931. He was named All-Pro while at Green Bay in 1932. He finished his professional career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Baseball
He also played Double A and Triple A baseball.[2]
