Tom Brookshier – Dies at 78

Tom Brookshier – Former Philadelphia Eagles star has died at 78.

Phot0 / philadelphiaeagles.com

The Eagles said he had cancer and died Friday night.

Tom Brookshier was an All-Professional defensive back who played on the Eagles’ 1960 championship team. He had twenty interceptions in seven seasons with the team, earning All-Pro honors in 1959 and 1960.

After he retired, Brookshier announced NFL games for CBS. He’s one among seven Eagles to possess his variety retired.

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