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Thom Gossom Jr.

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January 21, 1952

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Thom Gossom Jr. was the first black athlete to graduate from Auburn University in 1975. A walk on, Gossom defied the odds, earned a scholarship and became a three-year starter. He is featured in the HBO special, Breaking the Huddle, about the integration of Southern college football. His film and television credits include Reckless, The Fight Club Jeepers Creepers 2, Miss Evers Boys, Boston Legal, NYPD Blue and In the Heat of the Night.

His published memoir, Walk On: My Reluctant Journey to Integration at Auburn University is in its third printing.

The short story collection trilogy, "A Slice of Life" "Another Slice of Life" and "The Rest of the Pie" has just been published. ...more

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Sorry my question isn't about your book, which I hope I WIN A COPY!, why did they stop filming "NYPD Blue" and "Boston Legal" - two of my favorite shows??

Thom Gossom Jr. Hi Sue, great question! Probably because both shows had enough first run episodes to go into syndication. Typically, that happens after 88-100 episode…moreHi Sue, great question! Probably because both shows had enough first run episodes to go into syndication. Typically, that happens after 88-100 episodes because it is more cost effective for the producers. Not a glamorous answer, but that's my best guess! Thom(less)

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Can you tell us a two-sentence horror story?

Thom Gossom Jr. It was either stay in the cabin-anxious and alone, or go search for the one she loved. She buttoned up her jacket and walked out the door into the coo…moreIt was either stay in the cabin-anxious and alone, or go search for the one she loved. She buttoned up her jacket and walked out the door into the cool, foggy fall evening...(less)

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	Walk-On 4.08 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Walk-On: My Reluctant Journey to Integration at Auburn University really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Slice of Life by Thom Gossom Jr. (Goodreads Author), Randall Horton (Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Walk-on by Thom Gossom Jr. (2008-09-09) it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Another Slice of Life 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Rest of the Pie (Slice of Life Collection) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Just Follow Me: James Owens and the Integration of Southeastern Conference Football 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars