17 Facts About Tom Rathman

Thomas Dean Rathman was born on October 7,1962 and is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League.

Tom Rathman was a three-sport star at Grand Island Senior High in central Nebraska.

Tom Rathman was a three sport athlete at Grand Island High School in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Tom Rathman exceled on the football field as a fullback and linebacker.

Tom Rathman was an accomplished track and field athlete winning the state championship in high jump as a junior.

Tom Rathman has been inducted to the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Tom Rathman was a three-year letter winner in football at the University of Nebraska.

Tom Rathman finished his college career with 1,425 rushing yards, and averaged over six yards per carry.

Tom Rathman was noted for his ability to break long runs, especially during his senior year in 1985, when he averaged 7.5 yards per carry.

Tom Rathman was selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 1986 NFL draft with the 56th overall pick.

Tom Rathman helped lead the 49ers to two Super Bowl championships, rushing for 38 yards, catching four passes for 43 yards, and scoring two touchdowns in Super Bowl XXIV.

Tom Rathman spent his last season in 1994 with the Los Angeles Raiders.

Tom Rathman finished his NFL career with 2,020 rushing yards, 320 receptions for 2,684 yards with a total of 34 touchdowns.

Tom Rathman became a pro coach in 1997 when he joined the 49ers staff, and served as running backs coach through 2002.

In 2003, he accompanied head coach Steve Mariucci to the Detroit Lions where Tom Rathman was running backs coach during Mariucci's three seasons with the Lions.

Tom Rathman then held the same position for the Oakland Raiders for three seasons, and returned to the 49ers as running backs coach on January 7,2009.

On February 27,2018, Tom Rathman was hired as the running backs coach for the Indianapolis Colts.