Big Tom (Thomas F. Markham, Jr.)
Linda Zabors
Thomas F. Markham, Jr was a very popular, multi-sport coach in the Clearing neighborhood at St. Symphorosa Catholic School. At 6 feet, 6 inches in height - he was known by all as “Big Tom.” Sports was always part of his life and the grand legacy that he passed on to his children and all the young athletes he coached through the years.
Tom grew up on the southwest side of Chicago
Alumnus:
Grimes School
De LaSalle High School
Northern Michigan University
Honorary Big Tom Way
6000 block of South Melvina Avenue
Approved: March 2022
Ward: 13
Alderman: Quinn
Neighborhood: Clear Ridge
b. July 4, 1957
d. 2017. Age 59
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