Tom Sestak

Tom Sestak (March 9, 1936 in Gonzales, Texas - April 3, 1987 in Buffalo, New York), was an American football player.

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In 1962, the Buffalo Bills drafted Tom Sestak as a tight end in the 17th round from McNeese State University. Sestak never played end for the Bills, but became one of the greatest defensive tackles in the history of the game. At 6-4, he had the size, speed and strength to handle any offensive lineman. He was a starter in his rookie year and, until a series of knee injuries slowed him down, he played without parallel in the American Football League. What separated him from other linemen was his great strength. More than once he amazed the opposition and his fans by reaching up, while sprawled on the turf behind the line of scrimmage, and tackling a running back in full stride for a loss. Twice during his outstanding career he realized the defensive lineman's "dream", returning interceptions for touchdowns.

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Sestak was on the All-American Football League teamsin 1963, 1964 and 1965 and was the cornerstone of a defense that took the Bills to AFL championships in 1964 and 1965. He was selected as a member of the All-Time All-AFL Team.

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Tom Sestak died of a heart attack in 1987.

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March 9: March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). There are 297 days remaining....

1936: 1936 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar)....

Gonzales, Texas: Gonzales is a city located in Gonzales County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,202. It is the county seat of Gonzales County....

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