Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Divo of The Day “Thomas Michael “Tom” Zbikowski” (11/19/13)


(Zbikowski at the Ravens 2009 Training Camp.)

Thomas Michael Zbikowski, was born on May 22, 1985. He is a former American football safety. Tom is also a professional boxer. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round (86th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Tom earned All-American honors playing college football for the University of Notre Dame from 2003 to 2007.

Tom has also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears.
 

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Personal information
Date of birth: (1985-05-22) May 22, 1985 (age 28)
Place of birth: Park Ridge, Illinois
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)

 

Professional Career


Baltimore Ravens 

Tom was selected with the 86th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He made his professional debut on September 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, posting his first career tackle on special teams during a 17-10 win. Tom had two interceptions in 2009, and helped as a returner.

Indianapolis Colts
Tom signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 16, 2012. He was released from the team on March 15, 2013 after recording a sack and an interception, which he returned 20 yards.

Chicago Bears
On March 23, 2013, Tom was signed by the Chicago Bears to a one-year deal worth $715,000, but released on August 25 before the start of the regular season.

Free Agent

On September 10, 2013, Tom was suspended by the National Football League for four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy.

Retirement 

It was announced in 2013 that Tom retired from the NFL. He plans on joining the Chicago Fire Department.

 

Professional Boxing Record  

4 Wins (3 knockouts), 0 Losses 0 Draws 0 No Contest
Res.
Record
Opponent
Type
Rd., Time
Date
Location
Notes
Win
4-0
United StatesBlake Warner
KO
1 (4), 2:20
2011-04-23
United StatesWinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
Win
3-0
United StatesCaleb Grummet
4 (4)
2011-03-26
Win
2-0
United StatesRichard Bryant
1 (4), 1:45
2011-03-12
Win
1-0
United StatesRobert Bell
TKO
1 (4), 0:49
2006-06-10
Zbikowski's Professional debut.

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