Tom Stidham
1967 · Round 13 · Pick 320 · K · New York Giants
Tom Stidham played K at Oklahoma and was drafted by the New York Giants in round 13, pick 320, of the 1967 draft. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. This bio covers his draft record plus SoonerStats roster data. SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1965 JR RH, 1966 SR K. His listed size in 1966 was 6-0, 194 lb. SoonerStats gives his full name as J. Thomas Stidham. It gives his hometown as Milwaukee, WI and his high school as Nicolet. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on September 18, 1966 (NewsBank page 35): "One pleasing aspect of the Sooners' victory was their kicking, especially the punting of Tom Stidham." The same article says: "He had punts of 50, 48, 44, 41, 49, 37 and 42 yards for an average of over 44 yards." The Daily Oklahoman wrote on April 9, 1967 (NewsBank page 28): "Also a replacement for Tom Stidham, top Sooner punter last year, will have to be found along with a sticky fingered end ala Ben Hart."
Sources
https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://soonerstats.com/football/players/details.cfm?playerid=1483 | The Daily Oklahoman, September 18, 1966, NewsBank page 35 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page) | The Daily Oklahoman, April 9, 1967, NewsBank page 28 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page)