Tom Flores Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
TOM FLORES
Born: March 21, 1937 in Sanger, California
Tom Flores was born on March 21, 1937, in Sanger, California, and is an American former professional football player and coach. Flores is best known for his achievements as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL), where he became one of the most successful and pioneering figures in the sport's history.
Flores attended the College of the Pacific (now University of the Pacific) and played quarterback for the Tigers. After graduating in 1958, he joined the Canadian Football League's (CFL) Calgary Stampeders but did not make the team. He then played for the Bakersfield Spoilers in the Pacific Football Conference. In 1960, Flores joined the Oakland Raiders as a quarterback during the inaugural season of the American Football League (AFL). He became the first Hispanic starting quarterback in professional football. Flores played for the Raiders until 1966, then had brief stints with the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl IV in 1970.
After retiring as a player, Flores transitioned into coaching. He began as an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in 1971 before joining the Oakland Raiders as an assistant coach in 1972. In 1979, Flores was promoted to head coach of the Raiders, becoming the first Hispanic head coach in NFL history. Flores' tenure as head coach was marked by significant success. He led the Raiders to two Super Bowl victories: Super Bowl XV in 1981 and Super Bowl XVIII in 1984. These achievements made him one of only two individuals to win Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Under his leadership, the Raiders became known for their strong defense and resilient team culture.
After leaving the Raiders in 1987, Flores served as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks from 1992 to 1994 and later worked as a front office executive. His contributions to football extended beyond coaching, as he also became a respected broadcaster. Tom Flores was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021, recognizing his pioneering role and success in the NFL. As of the latest information, Flores resides in California and remains a celebrated figure in the football community.
Flores attended the College of the Pacific (now University of the Pacific) and played quarterback for the Tigers. After graduating in 1958, he joined the Canadian Football League's (CFL) Calgary Stampeders but did not make the team. He then played for the Bakersfield Spoilers in the Pacific Football Conference. In 1960, Flores joined the Oakland Raiders as a quarterback during the inaugural season of the American Football League (AFL). He became the first Hispanic starting quarterback in professional football. Flores played for the Raiders until 1966, then had brief stints with the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl IV in 1970.
After retiring as a player, Flores transitioned into coaching. He began as an assistant coach for the Buffalo Bills in 1971 before joining the Oakland Raiders as an assistant coach in 1972. In 1979, Flores was promoted to head coach of the Raiders, becoming the first Hispanic head coach in NFL history. Flores' tenure as head coach was marked by significant success. He led the Raiders to two Super Bowl victories: Super Bowl XV in 1981 and Super Bowl XVIII in 1984. These achievements made him one of only two individuals to win Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Under his leadership, the Raiders became known for their strong defense and resilient team culture.
After leaving the Raiders in 1987, Flores served as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks from 1992 to 1994 and later worked as a front office executive. His contributions to football extended beyond coaching, as he also became a respected broadcaster. Tom Flores was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021, recognizing his pioneering role and success in the NFL. As of the latest information, Flores resides in California and remains a celebrated figure in the football community.
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TOM FLORES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 52524Montage of photographs of the first Hispanic pro quarterback and first minority coach to win a Super Bowl. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Bill Wood/Best Regards/Tom Flores".Price: $100.00
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TOM FLORES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 89130Black and white publicity photographs of the first Hispanic pro quarterback and first minority coach to win a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders. Photograph inscribed and signed: "David/Best Regards/Tom Flores". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7½x8½ (one surface).
Price: $100.00
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TOM FLORES - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 221751Black and white publicity photographs of the first Hispanic pro quarterback and first minority coach to win a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Raiders. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/William Stanhpe/Best Regards/Tom Flores". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7x8½ (one surface).
Price: $100.00
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DAN DIERDORF - FOOTBALL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 287152Wilson NFL Official Tackified football signed by Hall of Fame coaches and players Football signed: "Fred Biletnikoff/Hof 88", "Len Dawson", "Willie Brown/84, "Tom Flores", "Larry Wilson", "Dan Dierdorf", "SID GILLMAN" and "Paul Hornung".…"
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