Tom sullivan
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Tom "Silky" Sullivan was one of the most versatile players to ever play in the Hurricane backfield. During his three-year career, Tom played running back, fullback and returned kicks as well as catching and passing the football with ease. He entrenched himself in in the University of Miami record book with his many career, game and season accomplishments. Tom was forth, at the time, on the all-time list for kickoff return yards in a game with 99, eight for yards in a season, with 761, forth for all-purpose yards in a season with 1,361 (1971), sixth (1971) and tenth (1969) for kickoff return yards in a season with 402 and 377. His career marks include1,541 rushing yards (10th), 1,121 kickoff return yards (2nd) and 3,005 all-purpose yards (4th).
Tom was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1972 where he played for five seasons. He spent his last professional season with the Cleveland Browns in 1978.
Sadly, Tom died in a car accident in 2002 at the age of 52.
Tom was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1972 where he played for five seasons. He spent his last professional season with the Cleveland Browns in 1978.
Sadly, Tom died in a car accident in 2002 at the age of 52.