Thomas Dudley Harmon (September 28, 1919 – March 15, 1990), nicknamed "Old 98", [1] was an American football player, military pilot, actor, and sports broadcaster. Harmon played college football as a halfback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1938 to 1940.

Tom Harmon (born Sept. 28, 1919, Rensselaer, Ind., U.S.—died March 15, 1990, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American football player, a Heisman Trophy winner, who was one of the greatest tailbacks in collegiate football history.

Harmon is the first Michigan player to win the Heisman and the first of six players to also finish as runner up in the Heisman vote. Born in Rensselaer, Indiana, Harmon was an outstanding athlete at Horace Mann High.

In a glittering college football career he played halfback for the University of Michigan 1938-1940 leading the nation in scoring and as a consensus All-American in 1939 and 1940 he won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, and the Associated Press Athlete of …

Jan 10, 2007 · He was one of the country's greatest backs of his era. He became Michigan's first Heisman Trophy winner following the 1940 season and also received the Chicago Tribune's Silver Football as the Big Ten's MVP.

Aug 31, 2021 · Lieutenant Tom Harmon, one of the greatest players in Michigan football history, was engulfed by fire. Flames licked around the interior of his P-38 Lightning as the six-foot footballer, jammed in the cockpit of his fighter plane, desperately tried …

He was sometimes known by the nickname "Old 98", was an American football player, military pilot, actor, and sports broadcaster. Harmon grew up in Gary, Indiana, and played college football at the halfback position for the University of Michigan from 1938 to 1940.

During his three seasons of varsity football, Harmon rushed for 2,134 yards, scored 33 touchdowns and tossed 16 touchdown passes. He was also a skilled defender, kicker and punter, and several times during his Michigan career Harmon played every minute of the game.

Tom led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940, was All-America both years and won the Heisman Trophy in 1940. He joined the Army Air Corps, was shot down twice, received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Tom played with the Los Angeles Rams 1946-1947, then became a nationally acclaimed broadcaster.

Jan 14, 2025 · Tom Harmon, born Thomas Dudley Harmon, is regarded as one of the greatest tailbacks in collegiate football history. Known for his exceptional athleticism and achievements, he made significant contributions both on and off the field.