Tom Schoen
American football player (1946–2023)
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Thomas Ralph Schoen (born 1945 or 1946 – January 31, 2023) was an American football defensive back who played one season with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Browns in the eighth round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame, where he was a consensus All-American in 1967.
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Schoen from 1968 Dome | |
| No. 33 | |
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1945 or 1946 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 77) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cleveland (OH) St. Joseph |
| College | Notre Dame |
| NFL draft | 1968: 8th round, 212th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Schoen played quarterback at St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio and led the team to a 9–0–1 record his senior year, earning All-Ohio honors.[1][2]
College career
Schoen joined Notre Dame as a quarterback before being converted to safety his junior and senior seasons. He was a consensus All-American in 1967.[1][3][4]
Professional career
Schoen was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the eighth round, with the 212th pick, of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.[5] He did not play until 1970 because of military service.[1]
While in the military as quarterback, Schoen led the 7th Infantry Division football team to an undefeated 8th Army championship.[6] He was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in 1969 as a private first class.[7] He also served in South Korea in 1969.
Coaching career
Personal life
Schoen died on January 31, 2023.[9]