Alumni update: Tom Hespos
Tom Hespos, a quarterback who spent part of the 1965 season on the Packers' taxi squad -- the predecessor to today's practice squad -- will be inducted into the C.W. Post Athletic Hall of Fame at Long Island University.
Hespos, a 6-foot-2, 205-pounder, was 22 when he signed with the Packers as a free agent. However, he never played in any regular-season games.
The induction ceremony will be March 28 in Glenwood Landing, N.Y.
-- Jeff Ash, jash@greenbaypressgazette.com
Hespos, a 6-foot-2, 205-pounder, was 22 when he signed with the Packers as a free agent. However, he never played in any regular-season games.
The induction ceremony will be March 28 in Glenwood Landing, N.Y.
-- Jeff Ash, jash@greenbaypressgazette.com
posted by PackersNews.com at
11:00 AM
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Tom went with the Packers back in the Vince Lombardi/Bart Starr days. Not only was he a great quarterback, but he was also offered a contract with the Boston Red Sox when he graduated from high school. Tom chose to further his education instead. Over the years, Tom has been a wonderful role model and patient teacher for young student athletes.
And the best part about Tom not just his athletic ability; it is his integrity, his modesty, his character, and his sportsmanship. Tom is a gentleman in every aspect of the word. His skills are amazing, and he makes it all look easy!
And I'm proud to be his sister!
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February 5, 2008 4:06 PM
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