T. J. Campion

Thomas Joseph Campion Jr. (November 14, 1918 – February 8, 1996) was an

Early life and education

T. J. Campion was born on November 14, 1918, in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Male High School there, before moving to Louisiana to play college football. With the Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team, Campion played four seasons. As a junior in 1942, he led the conference with six blocked punts and was named by Associated Press a "Little All-American."^[1] He was the school's first All-America selection.^[1] He was a second-team selection at the tackle position.^[2] His career was delayed three years due to World War II, in which he served for the United States Navy. He returned to the school in 1946,^[3] and earned another All-American selection.^[4] He later became one of the first four Southeastern Athletic Hall of Fame members.^[1]

Professional career

Campion was selected in the 19th round (170th overall) of the

He later worked for the Bob Hook Chevrolet and V. V. Cooke companies.^[7] He died on February 8, 1996, in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.^[7]

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