Tom Forzani
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Tom Forzani is a former Canadian football
wide receiver
for the CFL Calgary Stampeders
. He played from 1973 to 1983 for the Stampeders and is in the CFL Hall of Fame.
He is one of three Forzani brothers to play for their hometown Stampeders, along with Joe and John. Tom was an all-star selection at wide receiver in 1973, '74 and '77.
Tom lead the Stampeders in receiving in 5 season and had 50 or more catches in 7 seasons. He had at least one reception in 11 consecutive season, tied for the club lead with Allen Pitts.
His No. 22 was retired by the Stampeders in 1984.
He played college football at Utah State University
, as did brothers Joe and John.
Forzani's son, Johnny Forzani
, was selected in the third round of the 2010 CFL Supplemental Draft by the Calgary Stampeders
.
Canadian football
Canadian football is a form of gridiron football played exclusively in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play long and wide attempting to advance a pointed prolate spheroid ball into the opposing team's scoring area...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the CFL Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
. He played from 1973 to 1983 for the Stampeders and is in the CFL Hall of Fame.
He is one of three Forzani brothers to play for their hometown Stampeders, along with Joe and John. Tom was an all-star selection at wide receiver in 1973, '74 and '77.
Tom lead the Stampeders in receiving in 5 season and had 50 or more catches in 7 seasons. He had at least one reception in 11 consecutive season, tied for the club lead with Allen Pitts.
His No. 22 was retired by the Stampeders in 1984.
He played college football at Utah State University
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
, as did brothers Joe and John.
Forzani's son, Johnny Forzani
Johnny Forzani
Johnny Forzani is a professional football player currently playing for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL. Forzani played college football at Washington State University, where he tied a NCAA record for the longest touchdown reception, 99 yards against Arizona State in 2009.Forzani was selected by...
, was selected in the third round of the 2010 CFL Supplemental Draft by the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a Canadian Football League team based in Calgary, Alberta and named in reference to the Calgary Stampede. The Stampeders play their home games at McMahon Stadium...
.