Tommy Whelan
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| Position: | Tailback / Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 4, 1911 New York City, U.S. |
| Died: | June 24, 1974 (aged 63) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | All Hallows (New York City) |
| College: | Catholic (1929–1932) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Thomas Joseph Whelan (March 4, 1911 – June 24, 1974) was an American professional football player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at The Catholic University of America.
Early life and college
Thomas Joseph Whelan was born on March 4, 1911, in New York City.[1] He attended All Hallows High School in New York City.[1]
Whelan played college football for the Catholic University Cardinals of the Catholic University of America. He was on the freshman team in 1929 and the main roster from 1930 to 1932.[1] He was a two-year letterman from 1931 to 1932.[1][2]
Professional career
Whelan played in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League during the team's inaugural 1933 season.[3] He was a member of the independent Staten Island Stapletons during the 1933 season as well.[1] He appeared in three games, starting two, for the Clifton Wessingtons of the Interstate Football League in 1933 also.[1]
Post-playing career
Whelan spent time as the backfield coach at The Catholic University of America.[4] In 1937, he bought a restaurant.[4] He was a head linesman and sideline judge in the All-America Football Conference from 1947 to 1949.[5]
Whelan died on June 24, 1974, in Washington, D.C.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "TOMMY WHELAN". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Tommy Whelan Cited in Polls". The Washington Herald. December 6, 1932. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Tommy Whelan". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Garner, George (May 30, 1937). "Tommy Whelan Buys Cafe But Remains In Football". The Washington Herald. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "TOMMY WHELAN". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 13, 2025.