Tom Hanson (American football)

Tom Hanson
Profile
PositionsHalfback  Quarterback
Personal information
Born(1907-11-10)November 10, 1907
Navesink, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 1970(1970-08-05) (aged 62)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High schoolLeonardo
(Middletown Township, New Jersey)
CollegeTemple
Career history
1931Brooklyn Dodgers
1932Staten Island Stapletons
1933–37Philadelphia Eagles
1938Pittsburgh Pirates
Career statistics
Rushing yards2,122
Rushing touchdowns13
Receiving yards325
Receiving touchdowns1
Pass attempts68
Pass completions14
Completion percentage20.6%
TD–INT0–13
Passer rating0

Thomas Tucker "Swede" Hanson (November 10, 1907 – August 5, 1970) was an American football halfback and quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the Philadelphia Eagles, for whom he caught the first touchdown in franchise history. He also played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Staten Island Stapletons, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Hanson played college football at Temple University.