Thom Darden

Quick Facts

Full Name	Thom Darden
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 28, 1950(1950-08-28)
Age	74
Birthplace	Sandusky
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Leo

Thom Darden Biography

Thom Darden is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on August 28, 1950 in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. Darden was 47th among the Cleveland Browns top 100 players list.

Darden was selected at the beginning of the round (18th overall) in the 1972 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Darden was drafted as a safe safety during his first season in 1972. He played the rest of his career as a free safety until the end of his tenth season and his final one in which he played only 10 games. Autry Beamon, and Lawrence Johnson filled in for the injured Darden during their final seasons (1981). Clinton Burrell, who won the starting cornerback spot in 1980, played only two game in 1981. A rookie Hanford Dixon was the cornerback in place of injured Burrell. After Darden’s retirement the Browns made the move of Clinton Burrell to strong safety and Clarence Scott to free safety. Darden was chosen as an All-Pro safety in the year 1976, 1978 and

1979. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl in 1978. In his career, Darden handled 45 punt return with two85 yard return. Darden has Cleveland Browns franchise records with 45 career interceptions, ten single-season interceptions, and 820 interception return yards. The two Darden’s Browns teams reached the playoffs. In his debut season his team was 10-4 in 1972. Browns made it into the 1972-73 NFL playoffs as head coaches Nick Skorich, but lost in the first round against the Miami Dolphins 20-14. The 11-5, 1980 Browns made it to in the 80-81 NFL playoffs, under the Head coach Sam Rutigliano, but lost in the first round to the Oakland Raiders 14-12.

ESPN selected Darden’s November 21st, 1971 interception against Ohio State as one of the 100 plays events, performances and instances that defined college football. It was a controversial call in the game, which was a 10-7 win. Ohio State coach Woody Hayes ran off to shout at official Jerry Markbreit about the referee’s call , which Hayes believed was a as pass interference. After Hayes his tirade the coach had smashed the yard marker, torn the first-down indicator, and received two 15-yard penalties for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident was replayed time and again in national broadcasts. Darden’s second interception during the game. ESPN also selected Darden as a player on the All-Time University of Michigan Football team.

Thom Darden Net Worth

Thom Darden is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thom Darden 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Thomas Vincent Darden (born August 28th 1950) is an ex- American safe-keeper in football as well as a punt returner. He was a member of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). In the NFL Darden was three-time All-Pro safe-stuff player. He was awarded an Pro Bowl selection in 1978. He holds the most Cleveland Browns franchise interception records. Darden played All-American defense back on the Michigan Wolverines football team and was the recipient of one of the most notable interceptions in the history of college football. When he retired from the sport, Darden pursued careers as an agent for sports, a security consultant and security service provider.

After graduation, he was scouted to Six Big Ten Conference football programs in the year 1968. He played for Michigan’s University of Michigan from 1969 to 1971 and scored 11 interceptions and 218 tackles. He was named an All American in 1971, and was selected All-Big Ten in 1970. He played for the Big Ten champions in both 1969 and 1971. Thom did well in Michigan and became one of Bo Schembechler’s top pupils and was a prominent figure in his publication Bo Schembechler. Darden is still among the top performers at Michigan in Punt Returns as well as punt return yards. Darden played in all positions of defensive back at Michigan. In the college years, Darden was a housemate of Reggie McKenzie, Glenn Doughty, Billy Taylor and Mike Taylor in a prestigious house called The Den of the Mellow Men.

Darden has served as a professional sports agent and represented Tony Boles. In 1990, he invested $25,000 in Boles by hosting him in Cleveland, Ohio and working him out with athletic trainers. At the time he was Cleveland-based sports agent. During Darden’s career as an agent he represented an assortment of NFL and National Basketball Association players and prospects including Felix Wright and Chris Calloway. He was a supporter of Maurice Clarett’s attempt to challenge the NFL Draft’s eligibility rules. In 1998, when the NFL reissued a franchise in Cleveland, Darden was part of one of the six bidding groups. In 1999, he owned a security company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. As of 2006, Darden was a business consultant living in Cedar Rapids.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Thom Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Thom Darden celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.

Top Facts about Thom Darden

1. Thom Darden played for the University of Michigan from 1969-1971.
2. He was a consensus All-American in 1970 and 1971.
3. Darden was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1972.
4. He played for the Browns from 1972-1981, starting in all but one game.
5. Darden had 45 career interceptions and five touchdowns.
6. He was named to three Pro Bowls (1978-1980).
7. Darden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
8. He is considered one of the greatest defensive backs in Michigan history.
9. Darden currently works as an investment advisor in Ann Arbor, MI.
10. His jersey number (#21) has been retired by both Michigan and Cleveland.