Tom Muecke
| Date of birth | August 20, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Waco, Texas |
| Date of death | April 23, 2016 (aged 52) |
| 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 (CFL) 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
Muecke signed with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in August 1986 and played for the team from 1986 to 1988.[6] He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL in 1990 but retired before the start of the 1990 CFL season.[7] He then began selling insurance in Waco, Texas.[7][8] Muecke came out of retirement for a tryout with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League 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] Muecke was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL in September 1991. He was released by the Eskimos in June 1994.[6] He signed with the CFL's Shreveport Pirates in July 1994. Muecke 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
- ↑ "ESKIMOS MOURN THE PASSING OF TOM MUECKE". esks.com. April 27, 2016. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Individual Leaders, Year-By-Year, 1980-99". texashighschoolfootballhistory.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Thomas Warren Muecke, Jr.,". jeterfuneralhome.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- 1 2 Hill, Jerry (September 4, 2015). "Baylor Hall of Fame Profile: Tom Muecke". baylorbears.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
- 1 2 "Thomas W. Muecke, O.D.". berkeleyeye.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Tom Muecke". cflapedia.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
- 1 2 "Tom Muecke". The Galveston Daily News. Associated Press. July 31, 1991. p. 17. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ Jacobs, Homer (July 27, 1991). "It's hard not to root for Muecke". The Galveston Daily News. p. 15. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Telephone call signals potential Oiler's dream". Del Rio News Herald. Associated Press. July 15, 1991. p. 7. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ "FOOTBALL". Indiana Gazette. July 3, 1990. p. 14. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Football". The Baltimore Sun. October 26, 1990. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ "TRANSACTIONS". The New York Times. August 20, 1991. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ↑ "Ex-Baylor quarterback Tom Muecke dies". wacotrib.com. April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Ex-Baylor star QB Tom Muecke dead at 52". Associated Press. sports.yahoo.com. April 26, 2016. Archived from the original on April 30, 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2016.