Tom McNeill

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Tom McNeill
No. 12, 36
Position: Punter
Personal information
Born: (1942-08-12) August 12, 1942 (age 81)
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Houston (TX) Spring Branch
College: Stephen F. Austin State
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Thomas Gregg McNeill is a former professional American football player who played punter for seven seasons for the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles. [1] He attended Spring Branch High School, Wharton County Junior College, and Stephen F. Austin State University. [2]

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References

  1. "Tom McNeill Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. "Tom Mcneill Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". DatabaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012.