Former Eagles star Tom Brookshier dies at 78
FILE - In this Nov. 15, 1959, file photo, Chicago Cardinals halfback Ken Hall, center, is dragged down after a gain of 8 yards by Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Tom Brookshier (40) during the first period of a football game in Philadelphia. Former Philadelphia Eagles star Tom Brookshier died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, the Eagles said. Credit: AP
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Philadelphia Eagles star Tom Brookshier has died at 78.
The Eagles said he had cancer and died Friday night.
Brookshier was an All-Pro defensive back who played on the Eagles’ 1960 championship team. He had 20 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 is one of seven Eagles to have his number retired.
