birdz4i Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 "Mr. Falcon" Tommy Nobis, who was the first-ever player drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1966, was honored at the Georgia State Capitol Friday by former teammate Dewey McClain.It was a day of reunion and recognition for former Falcons linebackers, Dewey McClain and "Mr. Falcon" Tommy Nobis, who took center stage Friday at the Georgia State Capitol in the House of Representatives. McClain, who is currently a representative for the Georgia House of Representatives, presented a resolution on behalf of the entire House of Representatives and the people of the state of Georgia to recognize the accomplishments, both on and off the field, of Nobis, his former teammate in 1976. "I am a former Falcon," McClain said. "He (Nobis) is "Mr. Falcon". There will only be one "Mr. Falcon". I was looking forward to this day, because he was more my mentor (in the league). I watched him. I understood what he was doing. Almost 40 years later, I get a chance to say thank you and watch the people say thank you."As McClain stood alongside Nobis in front of the many captivated listeners, each watching the former linebackers and other former Falcons players, including Jeff Van Note, Lou Kirouac and Jessie Tuggle, he praised Nobis' efforts in the community, including his work with the Tommy Nobis Center, a vocational training center for men and women with disabilities.Beyond appreciative of the honor to be in such prestigious company Friday, Nobis reflected on the special day."Whenever anybody remembers something you did that was positive and then wants to honor you in regards to that, it’s pretty special," Nobis said. "It also allows us as former teammates to reflect on memories of things that we shared."McClain recalled Nobis being "one of the best linebackers of his day", while "Mr. Falcon", who was joined by his wife, Lynn, on Friday, offered similar praise about his fellow linebacker."I remember I got credit for a lot of his tackles," Nobis said. "I’d come on the pile late, and they’d get my number without seeing his. Dewey was a great player and a fantastic teammate."http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Former-Falcons-LB-Tommy-Nobis-Honored-/563f8b16-c330-42c6-b9df-f2ae6ffc67c6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHEC Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I just don't understand how Nobis is not in the hall of fame, even the greats that played against him praised him and thinks he deserves to be in the hall.... I guess it's because Nobis played for the Falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 an injustice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCFalconfan Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap2000000329228/NFL-Films-Encore-Tommy-Nobis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconstwopercentsized Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I just don't understand how Nobis is not in the hall of fame, even the greats that played against him praised him and thinks he deserves to be in the hall.... I guess it's because Nobis played for the Falcons. They were terrible 😐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb 3.0 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I just don't understand how Nobis is not in the hall of fame, even the greats that played against him praised him and thinks he deserves to be in the hall.... I guess it's because Nobis played for the Falcons.I'm not a Falcon fan, but I appreciate, and respect great players, and Nobis was the shining star on many a lousy Falcons teams, just like Archie Manning of the Saints. It's amazing to me that he's not in the Hall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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