Tommy Nobis NFL Middle Linebacker
A legendary career at Texas - twice All-American and 3 times All-Southwest Conference he was the 1st player ever drafted by the Atlanta Falcons - was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL. The NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1966 was credited with 296 tackles, unofficially an NFL record since tackles were not an recognized stat at the time. Led the Falcons 9 of the 11 seasons he played. A Pro Bowler 5 times and All-Pro twice he was one of the first members named to the Falcons Ring of Honor.
Tommy Nobis and Greg Brezina Falcon Linebackers
A legendary career at Texas - twice All-American and 3 times All-Southwest Conference he was the 1st player ever drafted by the Atlanta Falcons - was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL. The NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1966 was credited with 296 tackles, unofficially an NFL record since tackles were not an recognized stat at the time. Led the Falcons 9 of the 11 seasons he played. A Pro Bowler 5 times and All-Pro twice he was one of the first members named to the Falcons Ring of Honor.
Tommy Nobis Atlanta Falcons
A legendary career at Texas - twice All-American and 3 times All-Southwest Conference he was the 1st player ever drafted by the Atlanta Falcons - was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL. The NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1966 was credited with 296 tackles, unofficially an NFL record since tackles were not an recognized stat at the time. Led the Falcons 9 of the 11 seasons he played. A Pro Bowler 5 times and All-Pro twice he was one of the first members named to the Falcons Ring of Honor.
Tommy Nobis
A legendary career at Texas - twice All-American and 3 times All-Southwest Conference he was the 1st player ever drafted by the Atlanta Falcons - was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL. The NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1966 was credited with 296 tackles, unofficially an NFL record since tackles were not an recognized stat at the time. Led the Falcons 9 of the 11 seasons he played. A Pro Bowler 5 times and All-Pro twice he was one of the first members named to the Falcons Ring of Honor.
An Injured Tommy Nobis
A legendary career at Texas - twice All-American and 3 times All-Southwest Conference he was the 1st player ever drafted by the Atlanta Falcons - was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL. The NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1966 was credited with 296 tackles, unofficially an NFL record since tackles were not an recognized stat at the time. Led the Falcons 9 of the 11 seasons he played. A Pro Bowler 5 times and All-Pro twice he was one of the first members named to the Falcons Ring of Honor.
Falcons Great Tommy Nobis
A legendary career at Texas - twice All-American and 3 times All-Southwest Conference he was the 1st player ever drafted by the Atlanta Falcons - was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL. The NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1966 was credited with 296 tackles, unofficially an NFL record since tackles were not an recognized stat at the time. Led the Falcons 9 of the 11 seasons he played. A Pro Bowler 5 times and All-Pro twice he was one of the first members named to the Falcons Ring of Honor.
