Former Auburn Tigers Running Back Tommy Lorino Dies

The Auburn Tigers football family lost a former national champion Sunday when Tommy Lorino died, as Charles Goldberg of Auburn’s official website reported.

Lorino played for the Tigers from 1956 through 1958 as a running back, punter and defensive back, using his versatile skill set to help Auburn win the 1957 national championship and finish undefeated in 1958. He also played outfield for the school’s baseball team that won the SEC title in 1958.

Lorino led the country in rushing yards per carry in 1956 (8.44) and earned a spot in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. The Hall's website noted Lorino was also a college football official for 30 years and worked two national title games after his collegiate career at Auburn.

He played one season in the Canadian Football League as well.

Phillip Marshall of 247Sports said Lorino was back on Auburn’s campus in April when the school honored former captains before the A-Day game.