- Former NFL Quarterback who was not drafted out of college and signed as an original free agent with the Chicago Bears. He started no games his first year but did earn a Super Bowl ring by seeing playing time in Super Bowl XX. On January 26, 1985, he saw fourth quarter action as the Bears defeated the New England Patriots.
- He played for the Bears until 1990 starting 31 games and throwing for 31 touchdowns and 47 interceptions. After spending a year at Green Bay and another at Cleveland, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers and spent seven seasons with the team. After his contract with Pittsburgh was not renewed, he signed with the Detroit Lions in 2000 but suffered a broken right tibia in an exhibition game against the Oakland Raiders. After being forced to sit out the entire season, he retired from football.
- For his career, he has 73 starts, completed 55.3% of his passes for 88 touchdowns and 106 interceptions.
- His last name is pronounced "Tom-zack".
- Ranks 70th on NFL All-Time Yards per Pass Completion List (12.9).
- He worked as a sports announcer in Pittsburgh before becoming a sports management agent. He is currently a director at SMG Sports Management and continued to work as a sports commentator. (June 2006)
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