When you hear ‘Mr. Falcon,’ you immediately think of Tommy Nobis. A graduate of the University of Texas, Nobis was named to five Pro Bowls during his career. He is also part of the Pro ...

Former Falcons linebacker Tommy Nobis, offensive lineman Mike Kenn, wide receiver/returner Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, offensive linemen Chris Hinton and George Kunz and linebacker Clay ...

Several media outlets are reporting that Tommy Nobis, the first draft pick in Atlanta Falcons history, has passed away at the age of 74. Nobis was the first overall selection in the 1966 NFL Draft ...

The Oilers’ Owner Bud Adams offered Nobis a $250,000 contract that would make him the highest paid defensive player in the history of pro football. Tommy posed for photographs with Oilman Adams.

4. LB Tommy Nobis He was not only the first player taken in the 1966 NFL Draft he was the first-ever draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons. University of Texas linebacker Tommy Nobis joined the ...

BOSTON (AP) — Atlanta Falcons linebacker Tommy Nobis seemed to transition easily into his post-playing career, landing a job as the manager of the team’s training camp hotel and rising through ...

Defensive tackles Scott Appleton (1963) and offensive guard/linebacker Tommy Nobis (1965) also won the award for Texas. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The Outland Trophy ...