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'''Thomas Myron Braatz''' ( |
'''Thomas Myron Braatz''' (May 12, 1933 - October 30, 2018) was a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Washington Redskins]], [[Los Angeles Rams]], and [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He also is a former general manager of the [[Atlanta Falcons]] and [[Green Bay Packers]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Marquette University]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Thomas Braatz |url=http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Thomas-M.-Braatz-106553154 |publisher=Tributes |accessdate=19 March 2019}}</ref> |
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| Position: | Linebacker Defensive End | ||||||||
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| Born: | May 12, 1933 Kenosha, Wisconsin | ||||||||
| Died: | October 30, 2018 (aged 85) | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 216 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Bradford (Kenosha, Wisconsin) | ||||||||
| College: | Marquette | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1955 / round: 14 / pick: 159 | ||||||||
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Thomas Myron Braatz (May 12, 1933 - October 30, 2018) was a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Los Angeles Rams, and Dallas Cowboys. He also is a former general manager of the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Marquette University.[1]
Early years
Braatz attended Mary D. Bradford High School, where he was a teammate of future Pro Bowl player Alan Ameche. He accepted a scholarship from Marquette University, where he played as a two-way End. He was named the team's co-captain as a senior.[2]
Professional career
Washington Redskins (first stint)
Braatz was selected in the fourteenth round (159th overall) of the 1955 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. He spent two years out of football, while serving in the Korean War from 1955 to 1956 as a crypto operator. He returned in 1957, playing both at defensive end and linebacker, until being waived on October 13, 1958.
Los Angeles Rams
On October 16, 1958, he signed with the Los Angeles Rams to play as a defensive end. After playing in one game, he was released to make room for halfback Clendon Thomas on October 20, 1958.
Green Bay Packers
In 1959, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers. He was released on September 22.
Washington Redskins (second stint)
In 1959, he returned to the Washington Redskins and was asked to concentrate on playing linebacker.
Dallas Cowboys
Braatz was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft. He was used as a reserve linebacker, registering 49 tackles and one interception.[3] He was placed on the injured reserve list on August 29, 1961. He would later announce his retirement.
Personal life
After retiring as a player he joined the expansion Atlanta Falcons as a part-time area scout in 1965. In 1968, he was promoted to director of player personnel and was named the General Manager from 1982 to 1985.
In 1987, he was hired by the Green Bay packers as the franchise's first Director of Football Operations. Braatz held that position for five years until being fired on November 21, 1991, with the team having a 2-9 record. In 1992, he was hired as the Miami Dolphins Director of College Scouting and retired in 2003.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Thomas Braatz". Tributes. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ^ "Marquette Has Depth, Power--Except at Ends". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Borden, Braatz Sign With Dallas". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dolphins Welcome Former Packers VP". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Sports briefs". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- 1933 births
- 2018 deaths
- Sportspeople from Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Players of American football from Wisconsin
- American football linebackers
- Marquette Golden Avalanche football players
- Washington Redskins players
- Los Angeles Rams players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- National Football League general managers
- Atlanta Falcons executives
- Green Bay Packers executives
- Miami Dolphins executives
- Miami Dolphins scouts
- Atlanta Falcons scouts