Tuffy Thompson

1914–2000 (age 86)

professional football player

Biography

Tuffy Thompson, born in 1914, carved out a notable career as an American football halfback, excelling with the Green Bay Packers during the early 1940s and later sharing his love of the game with teammates and fans alike.

After stepping away from the field, he remained a welcoming figure in the Oaklawn community and is laid to rest there with the gratitude of many.

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