Tom Scott (born November 19, 1951) is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders.[1] He was drafted in the 1973 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He joined Winnipeg as a wingback and returner. As the offenses evolved in 1970s, the wingbacks that had good receiver skills such as Scott resulted in the position gradually evolving into pure receiver position, now known as slotback. In an 11-year professional career from 1974–1984, he caught 649 passes for 10,837 yards and 88 touchdowns. Scott was a part of five Grey Cup winning teams with the Eskimos.[2] He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 1998.[1]
| Date of birth | November 19, 1951 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | SB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| US college | Washington |
| High school | Junípero Serra (San Mateo, California) |
| NFL draft | 1973 / Round: 12 / Pick: 304 |
| Drafted by | Detroit Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974–1977 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1978–1983 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1984 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
Born and raised in northern California, Scott played college football at the University of Washington in Seattle, alongside quarterback Sonny Sixkiller.[2]