This Biography is about one of the best Coach Tom Landry including his Height, weight, Age & Other Detail…
| Biography Of Tom Landry | |
| Real Name | Tom Landry |
| Profession | Coaches, American Football Players |
| Nick Name | Thomas Wade Landry |
| Famous as | Former American Football Player & Coach |
| Nationality | American |
| Personal life of Tom Landry | |
| Born on | 11 September 1924 |
| Birthday | 11th September |
| Died At Age | 75 |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Died on | 12 February 2000 |
| Place of death | Dallas |
| City | Texas |
| Spouse/Partner | Alicia Wiggs |
| Children | Tom Landry, Jr. – Lisa Childress Landry – Kitty Landry, |
| Education | University of Houston – University of Texas at Austin – Mission High School, |
| Awards | 1986 – Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 1966 – NFL Coach of the Year Award |
| Personal Fact of Tom Landry | |
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Thomas Wade Tom Landry was a famous American football player and a more famous coach. He was known for brining in new techniques and coaching methods in American football and made a name for himself in National Football League (NFL). He served for a good 30 years as the head coach for the Dallas Cowboys and gave the team its 20 uninterrupted successes. He was born and brought up in Texas by his middle class parents. His father was an auto machine mechanic and used to play football in his younger days. He went to the University of Texas to study industrial engineering but his studies were interrupted when he decided to take part in World War II. He played football in his college and university days before getting signed on by the Yankees team. He was also a player-assistant coach for the New York Giants and it was here that he realized that coaching the players was his real calling. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his perfect coaching techniques and innovative ideas. He was married to his high school sweetheart Alicia Wiggs and remained married to her until he died after struggling with leukemia for many years. |
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