Thomas Louis O'Malley (July 23, 1925 – June 11, 2011) was a quarterback in the National Football League.
[1] He played for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League from 1951 to 1953, leading them to the 39th Grey Cup, winning it 21−14.
In 1949 with new head coach Sid Gillman, he led the nation in passing yards.
He was traded on August 28 to the Green Bay Packers for a draft pick.
In week one rookie quarterback Tobin Rote started the game, but left in the second quarter due to a shoulder injury.
[3] Head Coach Gene Ronzani put in O'Malley to replace the injured Rote.
[3] He briefly played for the Erie Vets of the American Football League/American Association.
The Vets lost the final American Association championship to the Richmond Rebels.
He was later inducted into the Cincinnati Bearcats Hall of Fame, Cincinnati Bearcats Ring of Honor, Nippert Stadium Ring of Honor, and James P. Kelly, Sr. UC Athletics Hall of Fame.