Tom Mack
Inducted:
1999
Player Stats
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
250 lb (113 kg)
Born:
November 1, 1943
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Guard
College:
Michigan (1963–1965)
Tom Mack was one of the most durable and technically sound offensive linemen in NFL history, anchoring the Los Angeles Rams offensive line for over a decade. Drafted second overall in 1966, Mack became an immediate starter at left guard and never looked back — playing 184 consecutive games over 13 seasons without missing a single one.
His consistency, balance, and blocking precision helped the Rams develop one of the league’s most powerful rushing attacks and most efficient pass protections during the 1970s. A model of professionalism, Mack earned the respect of teammates and opponents alike for his discipline and intelligence on the field. His ability to neutralize some of the era’s best defensive linemen made him a cornerstone of Los Angeles’s sustained success.
A standout in both performance and reliability, Tom Mack was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999, celebrated as one of the finest guards ever to play the game.
Mack's Awards and Honors
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1969, 1971, 1973, 1974)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (1968, 1970, 1972, 1975)
- 11× Pro Bowl (1967–1975, 1977, 1978)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- Second-team All-American (1965)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1965)
NFL Records
- Played 184 consecutive games without missing one
- Anchored one of the NFL’s most dominant offensive lines of the 1970s
- Known for impeccable technique and consistency
- Never missed a game in his entire career
NFL Teams
Los Angeles Rams (1966–1978)
NFL Draft:
1966: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Los Angeles Rams
Number Worn:
65
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1966–1978)
Games Played:
184
Games Started:
176
Fumble recoveries:
5