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Tommy Brooker
Class of 2009 Category: Football
Born: 10/31/1939 Birthplace: Demopolis, AL
Tommy Brooker was born October 31, 1939 in Demopolis, AL. He played collegiately at the University of Alabama, and was a member of the 1961 National Championship team. Honorable mention All-American and was first team Academic All-American. Drafted by the DallasTexans, the franchise moved to Kansas City in 1963 and played five years. He participated in the AFL Pro Bowl All-Star game. Holds the record for the longest field goal in the AFL Pro-Bowl of 46 yards. Never missed an extra point in his five year pro career (149 consecutive). He led the team in scoring three times. Kicked a 24 yard winning field goal in the second overtime ofthe AFL Championship game in 1962. He founded the Alabama A Club Educational & Charitable Foundation in 1968.
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