Thomas Woodeshick (; born December 3, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). Woodeshick played football at Hanover Township High School and college football at

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. As a professional, he played nine seasons with the

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and one with the

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of the NFL. In 1968, Woodeshick was the NFL's third leading rusher with 947 yards, was named Second-team All-NFL by the Associated Press, and played in the Pro Bowl at the end of the season. He was cut by the Eagles just before the start of the 1972 regular season, when the Eagles decided to use other running backs after Woodeshick was hampered by injuries early in training camp. He said at the time of being cut: He made an uncredited appearance as a member of the 325th Evac in the climactic football game in the film ''

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''.

References

Philadelphia Eagles history page on Woodeshick
{{DEFAULTSORT:Woodeshick, Tom 1941 births Living people American football running backs Eastern Conference Pro Bowl players Philadelphia Eagles players Sportspeople from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania St. Louis Cardinals (football) players West Virginia Mountaineers football players