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Eagles great Brookshier dies at 78

Former Eagles defensive back Tom Brookshier died Friday night at the age of 78, the team announced today.

Brookshier spent seven seasons with the Eagles, starting in 1953 after the Birds drafted him in the 10th round out of Colorado. He earned All-Pro honors twice and was part of the last Eagles team to win a championship, in 1960.

He is one of seven Eagles players to have his number (40) retired.

Andy Reid released the following statement earlier today:

"Tom Brookshier is one of all-time greats, both for what he did on the field and for the kind of man he was off the field. I will always remember him for his booming and bright personality. He had an uncanny love for life, a love for his family and a love for the game of football, especially for the Philadelphia Eagles. He bled green and I will always cherish our conversations and the relationship that we fostered throughout my tenure in Philadelphia. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Barbara, and the rest of the Brookshier family."

After his playing days, Brookshier teamed with Pat Summerall on CBS' top broadcast team.

He later hosted WIP's morning show.

Feel free to share your thoughts and favorite memories of Brookshier below.

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Here is what some current and former members of the Eagles organization said today about Brookshier: