Tom Muecke

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Tom Muecke
Born:(1963-08-20)August 20, 1963
Edmonton Eskimos
1994Shreveport Pirates
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Comp. / Att.311 / 612
Passing yards4,298
TD-INT33-28
Rushing TDs2

Thomas Warren Muecke, Jr. (pronounced Mickey; August 20, 1963 – April 23, 2016) was an

Edmonton Eskimos and Shreveport Pirates.[1] He played college football at Baylor University and attended Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas.[2] He was also a member of the Houston Oilers and Calgary Stampeders
.

Early years

Muecke played high school football at Angleton High School. He led the team to a 10-0 season.[3]

College career

Muecke played for the Baylor Bears from 1982 to 1985.[4] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration.[5] He was inducted into the Baylor Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.[4]

Professional career

Muecke signed with the CFL's

Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL in September 1991. He was released by the Eskimos in June 1994.[6] He signed with the CFL's Shreveport Pirates in July 1994. Muecke was released by the Pirates in August 1994.[6]

Personal life

Muecke graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry after his football career. He spent time working as an optometrist.[5]

He died of a heart attack on April 23, 2016. He left behind a his 2 children, MacKenzie and Garrett, and his wife Alison. [13][14]

References

  1. ^ "ESKIMOS MOURN THE PASSING OF TOM MUECKE". esks.com. April 27, 2016. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ "Individual Leaders, Year-By-Year, 1980-99". texashighschoolfootballhistory.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  3. ^ "Thomas Warren Muecke, Jr". jeterfuneralhome.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ a b Hill, Jerry (September 4, 2015). "Baylor Hall of Fame Profile: Tom Muecke". baylorbears.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ a b "Thomas W. Muecke, O.D." berkeleyeye.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ a b c "Tom Muecke". cflapedia.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  7. ^
    The Galveston Daily News. Associated Press. July 31, 1991. p. 17. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link
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  8. The Galveston Daily News. p. 15. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link
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  9. ^ "Telephone call signals potential Oiler's dream". Del Rio News Herald. Associated Press. July 15, 1991. p. 7. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. ^ "FOOTBALL". Indiana Gazette. July 3, 1990. p. 14. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. ^ "Football". The Baltimore Sun. October 26, 1990. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. ^ "TRANSACTIONS". The New York Times. August 20, 1991. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  13. ^ Ex-Baylor quarterback Tom Muecke dies, wacotrib.com, April 26, 2016
  14. ^ "Ex-Baylor star QB Tom Muecke dead at 52". sports.yahoo.com. Associated Press. April 26, 2016. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

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