Former Atlanta Falcon great Tommy Nobis was honored by the University of Texas and will have his number retired this season.
In the early to mid 1960’s, Nobis won the Knute Rockne Award as well as the Maxwell and Outland Trophies. In 1965 he finished 7th in the Heisman Trophy balloting to Mike Garrett.
“Mr. Falcon” was the first player ever selected in the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons and was the first overall pick in the 1966 draft.
His number is already retired by the Falcons.
Bart Stevens 
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