And he once showed up to a book signing in uniform. He caught 13 touchdown passes, averaging 20.5 yards per reception, in the 1960 regular season. I seen the family at the first "Tommy and Me" pre show and talked with his son at the end of the show in the theater. Son of deceased parents William "The Chief" McDonald & Marie McDonald Kalb. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ELBennettFuneralHomes.com for the McDonald family. He was a true gentleman. He played on three consecutive unbeaten Sooner teams and was a consensus all-American as a senior in 1956, when he ran for 853 yards, an average of 7.2 yards a carry, and 12 touchdowns. I wished I could have thanked him for giving the Eagles our first championship. He amassed 8,410 yards in receptions for 17 yards per catch. Retirement was difficult for the hyperactive ex-football star. THOMAS MCDONALD OBITUARY. I stayed healthy. Services provided by Smith Funeral Home of Broadway. Our thoughts and prayers are with his WONDERFUL family and enormous circle of friends! They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. I knew somehow the little bugger would get open and catch the football.. To send flowers I am so sorry for your loss. But not just the athlete, but the total man is what is important here. Many of the legendary players from the Eagles 1948, 1949 and 1960 NFL Championship teams have died in the past several years. May the God of peace comfort you during this time of loss. He didn't tell his family," Didinger said. We cherish our memories with Tomme, Shirley and their two children when they lived a short distance from us during their time in Henryetta. He loved his family, and stressed how important his family was to him, and how it should be for me. The Deerfield-Windsor soccer teams battled valiantly Tuesday against Thomas County Central but the Lady Knights fell 1-0 and the boys battled to a 0-0 tie with the Yellow Jackets. dynasty. He was 84. I missed only three games in my career. draft before the Eagles selected him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Tommy Gene McDonald to the Berean Baptist Church, 2843 Rex Road, Ellenwood, Georgia30294. Thomas A. McDonald, age 68, of Groveport, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. McDonald in 1962 during his years with the Eagles. His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Ave. Wakefield Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church 173 Albion St. Wakefield at 10:00. John 3:16. His enthusiasm and energy & motivated the whole team that eventually set the record for 47 straight wins.He played offense and defense and on occasions was the teams game leader for rushing, passing and receiving. One NFL Hall of Famer who really loved football,the Hall ,the parade (most entertaining one we ever watched). Tommy McDonald (1934 2018) was a Hall of Fame receiver best known for his time on the Philadelphia Eagles. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Despite standing just 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, McDonald led the NFL in touchdowns in 1958 and 1961 and in receiving yards in 1961. His father is my grandmother Leta's brother. 111 Reviews Reichstett, Strasbourg . The world will miss you. 1:52 PHILADELPHIA (AP) Tommy McDonald, the small, speedy and sure-handed receiver who teamed with quarterback Norm Van Brocklin to help the Philadelphia Eagles win the 1960 NFL championship,. The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported the following arrests: Faustino Bautista-Sanchez, 28, unknown address. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. I remember how he was always the first to rise after being tackled. He also caught four touchdown passes. God bless his family. Thomas Harold McDonald, son of Harold and Martha (Overturf) McDonald, was born October 6, 1953 in Winterset. Mr. McDonald was born in Hiawassee, Georgia a son of the late Nathan A. and Della Carroll McDonald. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, NY to Margaret (Jennings) and Thomas. She was born in Harnett County on Jan. 3, 1936, to Thomas McDonald. Adored Nana of Shelley, Rebecca, Caroline; Aaron, Lisa, and Stephanie. My prayers go out to his family at this difficult timeGod Bless. Psalms 29:11. But when an Oklahoma basketball coach saw him play in an all-star football game, he recommended that the Sooners' football coach, Bud Wilkinson, sign him. 7:1 A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth. He never missed a game or school event, and he spoiled with extra Christmas presents at the annual Poppop Christmas. ommy McDonald, the flamboyant, record-setting Hall of Fame receiver who starred on the Eagles' 1960 NFL Championship team, died Monday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. "Tommy McDonald lived life like he playedthe game of football," Baker said. In the year 2005, our group of Raiders fans traveled to Philadelphia to watch the Raiders play the Eagles. Tommy ! Everywhere you look, there is suffering but, having such faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld. The only surviving Hall of Famers who spent at least half their NFL career with the Eagles are Bob Brown, who is 76, and 2018 inductee Brian Dawkins. We are sad to announce that on February 28, 2023, Carol Yvonne MacDonald of Big Pond Centre, Nova Scotia passed away. The Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Yacht Club. I sure will miss you! Passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. View Tribute Book. I remember Tommy from his great years at Oklahoma. Mr. Young was born in New Hanover County on December 14, 1942, son of the late Thomas Jefferson Young, Sr. and Emma Rabon Young. God also blessed me with S-P-E-E-D! He was born on February 4, 1935 in Springfield to Harry McDonald and Eugenie Lomprez. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, NY to Margaret (Jennings) and Thomas. Janet Marie McDONALD (Keoughan) Halifax. Eagles legend and Hall of Fame receiver Tommy McDonald died on Monday morning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page . TOMMY brought the joy to millions of Eagles fans on the field again and again! Tom also adored his sisters and many, many nieces and nephews on both sides of the family and was very proud of all of their various accomplishments. Tommy McDonald, the flamboyant, record-setting Hall of Fame receiver who starred on the Eagles 1960 NFL Championship team, died Monday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. A committal service will occur Friday, May 27, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY 11792. He was 94. 12. He graduated from North Quincy High School . "And that's Tommy McDonald.". Tomme Wayne McDonald, 75, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 in Madill , OK. Tomme was born on March 5, 1947 in Amarillo, TX to Weldon Tommy McDonald and Elna Ernestine (Green) McDonald. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 27 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. "I would have to put [Wilkinson] in the same category as Vince Lombardi," Mr. McDonald once said. Tomme Wayne McDonald March 5, 1947 - November 18, 2022 View Obituary & Service Information Login Print The family of Tomme Wayne McDonald created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Tom McDonald, 62, of Winterset died Thursday, October 22, 2015, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. I played with a lot of great receivers, including Elroy Hirsch and Tom Fears with the Rams, Hall of Famer Norm Van Brocklin said in a 2016 article on the Eagles website written by long-time NBC Sports Philadelphia contributor Ray Didinger. "He just beats him.". We have all lost touch during the years. Guillaume Scheer - Les Plaisirs Gourmands. Long before Twitter and Instagram, he was a beloved personality who put on a show when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, dancing on stage to the Bee Gees Staying Alive, telling jokes about his wife, tossing his Hall of Fame bust in the air and catching it, and chest-bumping the other inductees. I just hope you- the family and closest friends- can receive the strength and comfort needed during time like these. McDonald was 84 years old. He had a combined 33 touchdowns as a junior and senior. The Eagles traded McDonald to the Dallas Cowboys in 1964 for a kicker and two undistinguished linemen. Tom lived simply, never needing anything more than God and family. Tomme and Shirley shared 49 years of marriage before her passing in January of 2016. He had some of the most contagious and wonderful ENTHUSIASM of any person I have ever met!! Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. On 16 November 2015 in his 96th year. He was 84. I was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1962 I think, and the headline was Football's Best Hands. B-E-S-T! Age 60, Halifax, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2023 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Met him twice, asked me at the Linc in 2006 If i was religious..what a great person,player,family man. Osceola, Arkansas where Bishop A.L. Mr. Noonan was born in Boston to Thomas and Helen (Procida) Noonan Sr. Sign up for service and obituary updates. May you feel comforted by the many memories of joyful times together. 25 jersey, Mr. McDonald was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 1988. Messages run for up to one year and you May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of sadness. Whichever way a tackler wants to take me is the way I am perfectly happy to go. Lit a candle in memory of Tomme Wayne McDonald. TOMMY WAS A GREAT MAN AND A FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW FROM ROY.N.M.---IN HIS BOOK " THEY PAY ME TO CATCH FOOTBALLS" HE HAD A LOT ABOUT GROWING UP IN ROY--MY BROTHERS WERE ON THE SAME TEAMS IN ROY--I REMEMBER HIM STAYING THE NIGHT AT THE RANCH AT MILLS--RIP TOMMY-- YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN ROY--, Eccl. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Tommy enjoyed fishing and hunting. Cody, a University of Alabama commit, recently led the Lady 'Cats to the . He was born July 19, 1962 in Georgetown, son of the late Oscar Thomas and Sarah (Devers) Barron. Sign the Guest Book. Send Flowers. In college, the New Mexico native was one of only a handful of players who never lost a game. He worked for FS Feed Services for forty two years and he enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and fishing on Kentucky Lake. "Tommy McDonald lived life like he played the game of football," Pro Football Hall of Fame president. As a HS classmate and big fan of Tommys I was saddened to learn of his death. The journey ahead will be long and hard, but stay strong in your endeavor to continue on. THOMAS MCDONALD OBITUARY Thomas F. McDonald Jr.1956 - 2013SPRINGFIELDThomas F. "Mickey" McDonald, Jr. 57, of Springfield passed away on Monday. Mr. McDonald was a very nice man. . "I was always in the right place at the right time," he said more than once. They always talked about you're size. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Young, Jr. Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Young, Jr., 80 of Winnabow died Tuesday, February 22, 2023 at Trinity Grove Nursing Center in Wilmington. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas McDonald to show support. A memorial service will be held at 12:30pm on Monday November 7, 2022 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, with burial to follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Thomas M. McDonald of Bonita Springs passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022 in his home with his wife at his side. Carol Yvonne MacDonald Obituary. Sorry for your loss, praying for the family. I also pray for you to have peace. Tommy McDonald died Monday at the age of 84, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. His death was confirmed by his son Christopher, who said he was found to have dementia several years ago. He played with a flair and enthusiasm that were unusual in that buttoned-down football era. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Didinger and many other Philadelphians cried in March 1964 when Kuharich traded his hero to Dallas for three players. It is wonderful to know that his legacy will live on. I will always cherish those talks we had, and will deeply miss him forever. He was born on Jan. 19, 1942. But, man, he'd make one excellent flanker.". src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Condolences to Tommys family and friends. R.I.P. Tommy McDonald, the exuberant, epoxy-handed flanker whose game-breaking speed and irrepressible spirit made him the most popular member of the NFL-champion 1960 Eagles, died Monday. He pulled it off.". "This is it," Mr. McDonald said to himself. Mr. McDonald still had something in the tank and with the Rams in 1965 had a career-best 67 catches. Ralph Hayden Toole, age 83, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Thompson-Hood Veteran's Center in Wilmore, KY. Born June 15, 1939, in Owen County, he was the son of the late James Paul and Anna Catherine Sharon Toole and was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas Toole, James Lewis Toole, Virginia Joseph, and . Thomas Franklin McDonald was born on July 26, 1934, in Roy, N.M., a cattle-ranching town. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? | Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources Home | Thomas age 51 passed away Tuesday morning with his loving family and friends by his side. I will forever miss seeing your father. Who wins 5 gold medals?. He and wife, Patricia, raised four children in King of Prussia, and he founded a successful business providing portraits for athletes and others. He scraped his fingers on the brick wall at Franklin Field before home games to achieve the same effect.. We would go over all the moves: outs, corners, posts, hooks, pitchouts, centers, crosses, everything, McDonald said in a 1964 article for Sports Illustrated, written with Tex Maule. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. One of my 3 most favorite players when I was a child in the 60's. He was predeceased by : his parents, Nathan A. McDonald and Della Carroll McDonald. A funeral mass will occur Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Fatima, 5 Strathmore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583. I am very sorry for your loss. We talked about his football career and he preached little God to me. Tommy McDonald moments after scoring a 35-yard touchdown for the Eagles during the N.F.L. But none of that was a sufficient outlet for the enthusiasm that bubbled inside. He was such a character. Bourne Obituaries. Little man that played much bigger.Had a big heart GO EAGLES. Tom was always the epitome of kindness and politeness with a great sense of humor. While in Henryetta he worked as a Physicians Assistant, was a member of the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, the Church of Christ, and he served on the school board. Continue treasuring his great accomplishments in your hearts and minds that it may carry you through these difficult moments. But despite his accomplishments and physical gifts, his size scared off several NFL clubs. Read full obituary here. In addition to her and his son Christopher, he is survived by another son, Tom; another daughter, Tish McDonald; his brother, Clyde Ray McDonald; and five grandchildren. Casa Julia. Tommy was an amazing man, that will be missed by all who knew and loved him. I had wrote to Tommy to ask for an autograph, I am a Cowboys fan and he played a year for my Boys and was pictured in Bob Lilly's book Reflections. to the family or plant a tree Tommy excelled in football, basketball and track in high school. Son, Tommy Gene McDonald, Jr. of Flowery Branch, two daughters, Marsha McDonald Robinson (Scott C.) of Pell City, Alabama and Julia Diann Pontsler (Tim A.) Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. I always admired Tommy McDonald's grit and talent. James was born on September 10, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, and spent his youth years growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he was involved in . His father, Clyde E., was a farmer there and his mother, Beulah (Proctor) McDonald, was a homemaker. R.I.P Tommy. Find an Obituary. Recommended for you It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Never showed he was hurt ,would bounce up after getting plowed. Tom grew up in Brooklyn, attending Saint Matthews School and Parish and joined the Air Force in 1955. Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the McDonald family. Would you like to offer Tommy McDonalds loved ones a condolence message? Jul 22, 2022. But he had a lot of football left in him. Let others know about your loved one's death. The announcement of his death came in a statement from David Baker, president and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which inducted Mr. McDonald in 1998. In addition to his parents Mr. McDonald is preceded by ten brothers and sisters. Thomas O. McDonald August 29, 1944 - January 8, 2022 Share Obituary: Obituary & Events Tribute Wall 2 Share a memory Plant a tree Obituary Please share a memory of Thomas to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. Please find strength in your fond memories of Tommy. February 28 at the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with the Reverend Corey Forsyth officiating. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1998. Dearly loved husband of the late Jeanie, proud and. He crashed it one day and lost the tip of his left thumb, a handicap that didn't affect his ability to catch a football. William Thomas McDonald, Jr., known as Tom McDonald, age 81, of Bryan, quietly departed this earth Wednesday February 17, 2021, in Bryan. can stop at any time. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jimmy L. McDonald of Calhoun, Georgia, born in Gordon, Georgia, who passed away on February 25, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. GOD REST YOU SOUL MY AWESOME AND AMAZING FRIEND!!!!!! He was a hard worker and instilled those values in his children. ERWIN Betty Ann Williams, 87, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 27, 2023, at Transitions LifeCare Hospice in Raleigh. Over the next four games, Mr. McDonald caught nine more passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Mr. McDonald was retired from Gulf Oil Corporation and was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Ellwood, Georgia. May cherished memories and kind words from others provide solace. A jubilant Mr. McDonald danced to disco music, chest-bumped other inductees, told a few wince-producing jokes about his wife and, at times, could barely catch his breath. He also played for the Falcons, Rams, Cowboys, and Browns. OBITUARY Tommy McDonald October 29, 1968 - May 26, 2017. Yes it is nice to be important; but it is SO MUCH more important to be NICE and that is the way he lived his life!! A year later, in the second quarter of the Eagles' 17-13 victory over Green Bay in the NFL title game, he caught a 35-yard scoring pass. Evans Funeral Home, Inc, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. Mr. McDonald was born on July 26, 1934, on a small farm in Roy, a town of 300 on a grassy mesa in northeast New Mexico. 6 in receptions. They settled in Yonkers, NY and joined Saint Barnabas Parish in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx. To the friendly and so . He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, catching 495 passes and scoring 84 touchdowns during his 12 year career, winning the 1960 NFL Championship with the Eagles. At 5ft 9 inches he was a inspiration to all the vertically challenged players in any sport. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. There are so many good memories of singing to his guitar playing and just being around the two of them. Six grandchildren, Trevor McDonald, Kaira McDonald, Larissa McDonald, Taylor Robinson, Kaleb Robinson, and Megan Pontsler. When NFL Films ranked pro football's all-time tough guys, the ex-Eagles receiver was No. "Tommy McDonald played the game with a passion and energy that was second to none," Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. The joy of watching that Oklahoma Sooner was something to behold. James Thomas Smith, Jr., 80, of Chesterfield Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with family surrounding him. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas McDonald (Laconia, New Hampshire), who passed away on January 9, 2022, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. Mr. McDonald was born in. Tomme married Shirley Siedentop on December 30, 1966 in Bradley, Illinois. Thomas is the pastor. In the 1960 Championship Game, which the Eagles won 17-13 over the Packers at Franklin Field, he caught three passes for 90 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown from Norm Van Brocklin in the second quarter. BORN July 26, 1934 DIED September 24, 2018 AGE 84 Obituary Tommy McDonald (1934 - 2018) was a Hall of Fame receiver best known for his time on the Philadelphia Eagles. All Rights Reserved. While working at J. Walter Thompson, Tom met the love of his life, Carol (Grady). May it bring you comfort in knowing that thinking of the fond and happy times will keep him alive in your hearts and memory. God bless your family and loved ones. Obituary For Ms. Linda Faye Oliver. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. His best seasons and 66 of those TDs came here, where as the favorite target of Norm Van Brocklin and Sonny Jurgensen he twice was named a first-team all-pro. Galilee Christian Church 2191 Galilee Church Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549. McDonald was voted to six Pro Bowls, five times as an Eagle and once with the Los Angeles Rams. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Sep 24, 2018. I WAS Tommy McDonald in my front yard playing football in 55 & 56. He backed up what he believed in. "After that, I thought maybe I could live out there," he said, When Eagles coach Hugh Devore asked Wilkinson for an assessment of the draftee, the Sooners coach said, "I don't think Tommy is big enough to make it as a running back. Using a boom box for accompaniment, he joyfully danced, joked, screamed and careened around the stage. Mr. McDonald won the 1956 Maxwell Award as the nation's outstanding player and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. I share your sorrow. It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Tommy McDonald 1934 - 2018 Share BORN 1934 DIED 2018 TOMMY MCDONALD OBITUARY Tommy McDonald (1934 - 2018) was a Hall of Fame receiver best known for his time on the Philadelphia Eagles.. The Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia named McDonald the nations leading collegiate player of 1956, and he finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting. By 1962, he was on Sports Illustrated's cover, touted as having "the best hands in pro football." He was preceded in death by five siblings and one grandson James J. Smith V. He was born on January 13, 1940 to Ewell Benjamin and Valda D. McDonald who predeceased him. So sad to hear of the loss of Tommy he was a great player and good sportsman of the game rip. COLLEEN RHODES OBITUARY. 87 Reviews Eschau, Strasbourg . Thomas Richard McDonald, 87, of Springfield, passed away on October 30, 2022 at his residence. He made every effort to see them as often as possible. 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