Tom Porras
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| Date of birth | March 28, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Oxnard, California |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | QB |
| US college | Washington |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1983 | Chicago Blitz (USFL) |
| 1984 | Arizona Wranglers (USFL) |
| 1985 | Portland Breakers (USFL) |
| 1985–1988 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1989–1990 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1990–1991 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1992 | Albany Firebirds (AFL) |
| 1993–1994 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1994 | Las Vegas Sting |
| 1996 | Charlotte Rage |
| Honors | 1986 - 74th Grey Cup Champion 1991 - 79th Grey Cup Champion 1991 - First Team All-Arena |
Tom Porras (born March 28, 1958) is an American former gridiron football player. He played as a quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1985 to 1994 for four different teams. Previously, he played in the United States Football League (USFL) in their three seasons of existence. Later he played in the Arena Football League. Porras played college football at the University of Washington.
From 2003 to 2007 he was a substitute teacher and assistant football and track coach at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. On April 26, 2007 he was arrested and placed on administrative leave due to suspicion of sex abuse and public sexual indecency with a female student.[1] The case was dismissed on February 27, 2008 after his confession was thrown out due to a Miranda rights violation.[2]
References
- ^ Cross, Jim. "Former NFL QB arrested for sexual indecency with student". Arizona Sports. Bonneville International. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
- ^ Sowers, Carol. "Judge dismisses sex-abuse case against teacher". AZ Central. azcentral.com. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
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