Celebrating Tom Mack’s birthday: Pro Football Hall of Fame guard (November 1)

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Tom Mack was born on November 1, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up nearby and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. He attended the University of Michigan. There, he played football and became a starting tackle. In 1966, Mack was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. He played as a guard for the Rams for 13 seasons. He never missed a game in his career. He appeared in 184 straight regular season games. Mack earned 11 Pro Bowl selections. He was named All-Pro multiple times. He became known for his consistency and durability. He played in many postseason games but did not appear in a Super Bowl. He retired from the NFL in 1978. In 1999, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was recognized for his long and stable career. Mack was born and raised in the Cleveland area. His early life and high school years were spent there.

Tom Mack was born on November 1, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up nearby and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School. He attended the University of Michigan. There, he played football and became a starting tackle. In 1966, Mack was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams. He played as a guard for the Rams for 13 seasons. He never missed a game in his career. He appeared in 184 straight regular season games. Mack earned 11 Pro Bowl selections. He was named All-Pro multiple times. He became known for his consistency and durability. He played in many postseason games but did not appear in a Super Bowl. He retired from the NFL in 1978. In 1999, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was recognized for his long and stable career. Mack was born and raised in the Cleveland area. His early life and high school years were spent there.

Tom Mack was selected as an All-NFL player 5 times, participated in 11 Pro Bowls, and played 13 seasons during his Hall of Fame career as a guard.

The Los Angeles Rams selected Tom Mack with the 2nd overall pick in the 1st round of the 1966 NFL draft.



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