Tom Muecke

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Tom Muecke
Date of birth (1963-08-20)August 20, 1963
Place of birth Waco, Texas
Date of death Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist.
Place of death Friendswood, Texas
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) QB
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 195 lb (88 kg)
College Baylor
High school Angleton (TX)
Career history
As player
1986–1988 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1990 Calgary Stampeders*
1990 Houston Oilers*
1991–1994 Edmonton Eskimos
1994 Shreveport Pirates
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Comp. / Att. 311 / 612
Passing yards 4,298
TD-INT 33-28
Rushing TDs 2

Thomas Warren Muecke, Jr. (pronounced Mickey) (August 20, 1963 – April 23, 2016) was an American football quarterback who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Eskimos and Shreveport Pirates.[1] He played college football at Baylor University and attended Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas.[2] He was also a member of the Houston Oilers and Calgary Stampeders.

Early years

Muecke played high school football at Angleton High School. He led the team to a 10-0 season.[3]

College career

Muecke played for the Baylor Bears from 1982 to 1985.[4] He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.[5] He was inducted into the Baylor Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.[4]

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Muecke signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in August 1986 and played for the team from 1986 to 1988.[6]

Calgary Stampeders

Muekce was signed with the Calgary Stampeders in 1990 but retired before the start of the 1990 CFL season.[7] He then began selling insurance in Waco, Texas.[7][8]

Houston Oilers

Muecke came out of retirement for a tryout with the Houston Oilers in June 1990 and signed with the team in July 1990.[9][10] He was later signed to the Oilers' practice squad in October 1990.[11] He was released by the Oilers in August 1991.[12]

Edmonton Eskimos

Muecke was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos in September 1991. He was released by the Eskimos in June 1994.[6]

Shreveport Pirates

Muecke signed with the Shreveport Pirates in July 1994, He was released by the Pirates in August 1994.[6]

Personal life

Muecke graduated with a Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry after his football career. He spent time working as an optometrist.[5]

He died of a heart attack on April 23, 2016.[13][14]

References

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