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Former Atlanta Falcons great Tommy Nobis dies at 74
Hard-hitting linebacker spent his entire 11-year career with the franchise
Tommy Nobis
In this Sept. 20, 2009, photo, former Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowler Tommy Nobis (60), the first player ever drafted by the franchise, is introduced along with other members of the 1966 inaugural team during halftime of a game against the Carolina Panthers in Atlanta. - photo by AP photo
Tommy Nobis, a beloved figure who would forever be known as “Mr. Falcon," passed away inside his Atlanta suburban home Wednesday.
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