Tommy McDonald played collegially at Oklahoma from 1954 to ’56 as a halfback.
Over his time there he ran for 1683 yards on 249 carries scoring 27 times, as well as catching 20 passes for 414 yards and 6 TDs.
3rd round pick of the 1957 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Played 7 seasons for the Eagles, leading the NFL in TDs in both ’58 (9) and ’61 (13).
In 1958 he caught 29 passes for 603 yards and a 91 yard long.
From 1958-1962 caught double digit TDs in every season, with 13 in both 1960 and ’61.
Broke the 1,000 yard barrier 3 times in his career: 1961 (1144), 1962 (1146) and later after he joined the Rams in 1965 (1036).
After being traded for three players, played the ’64 season with the Dallas Cowboys.
Traded to the Rams in exchange for a kicker in 1965, playing there through ’66.
Then in ’67 was traded to the Falcons and then signed with the Browns in ’68 before closing out his career.
Played WR, FL, and RHB over 12 seasons.
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1958-’62, ’65
Pro Football Hall of Fame 1998
National High School Hall of Fame
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
Philadelphia Hall of Fame
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
New Mexico Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame
1956 Maxwell Award
Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary Team
NOTES:
At the time of his retirement in ’69 McDonald was the last player to play without a facemask. He became an ambassador to the sport and of the Philadelphia Eagles- which makes this card seem all the more odd since he only played two seasons with the Rams. After his passing he was diagnosed with CTE.
EPITAPH:
9/24/2018- Tommy McDonald passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 84.
Ended up having a very long and productive career in the NFLE playing there from 2001 to the league’s conclusion in 2007.
Played with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2001 preseason, but it is not clear if he was released prior to the regular season.
Played with the New England Patriots during the 2003 preseason, but was released prior to the regular season.
Played for the Falcons in 2004.
Over seven seasons in the NFLE posted 4.5 sacks and 2 interceptions for 10 yards.
NOTES:
Daniel is considered a Frankfurt Galaxy ‘great’ and was involved with the founding of the GFL club, the Frankfurt Universe. He’s also been active in promoting the sport of American Football in Europe.
After the end of the XFL 2020, Ginda was selected by the Michigan Panthers of the USFL in 2022.
He finished the season with 90 tackles, 10 tfl, two sacks, and a forced fumble.
Named a team captain of the Panthers in 2024, he posted a whopping 115 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 picks, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 6 pass deflections.
Spent the 2024 NFL season on and off the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons.
In 2024, was resigned to the Panthers, but finished the season on IR.
Signed with the Chargers but didn’t make the squad.
Returned to the Panthers again, but again finished the season on IR.
ACCOLADES:
USFL Defensive Player of the Year 2024
USFL All-Star Team
NOTES:
Frank’s an old head from the AAF days. Too bad I didn’t go to the Michigan game in 2025. I would’ve worn my Tarpley jersey to jog his memory.
I made a deal with an eBay seller to pick up this black plate at a reduced price. It had been sitting there for 6-8 months and no one was biting.
During the 2026 season Frank came forward to reveal that he and other members of the league from previous years had been blackballed from the league- and that’s why they weren’t playing in 2026.
TRADE DETAILS:
Upper Deck eCard for Frank Ginda’s autographed UFL card.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
