What is Tom Bettis's middle name?
Thomas
What is Tom Bettis's full name?
William Thomas Bettis
Tom Bettis date of birth:
March 17, 1933
How old was Tom Bettis when died?
81
Where was Tom Bettis born?
Chicago, Illinois
When did Tom Bettis die?
February 28, 2015
How tall is Tom Bettis?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Tom Bettis weigh?
228 lbs (103.4 kg)
What is Tom Bettis nationality?
American
Where did Tom Bettis go to university?
Purdue
What is Tom Bettis's occupation?
Football (American)
Short Biography
Thomas William "Tom" Bettis (March 17, 1933 – February 28, 2015) was an All-American football linebacker, NFL player, and NFL coach. After starring at Purdue, Bettis was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 1955 NFL Draft. He played nine seasons for the Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Chicago Bears. After his playing career, Tom went on to coach in the NFL for 30 years, including for the 1969-70 Super Bowl IV Champions and the 1966-67 AFL Champions, Kansas City Chiefs. Bettis served as interim coach of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1977 after the firing of Paul Wiggin. In seven games as Head Coach, Bettis complied a 1-6 record ending a 12-year stint as a coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. He returned in 1988 to be the defensive backs coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom was inducted into both the Purdue University Athletic Hall of Fame and the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.