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| Born: | c. 1934 Holland, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Position(s) | End |
| College | Michigan |
| High school | The Kiski School |
| NFL draft | 1957, round: 2/ Pick 22 |
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Tom Maentz (born c. 1934) is a former American football player who played end for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1954-1956. Maentz played on offense and defense and also served as the punter for the Michigan football team. Maentz and Ron Kramer became known as Michigan's "touchdown twins." They were the first University of Michigan athletes to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Maentz was a second-team All-American in 1955 and captain of the 1956 football team. In 1994, he was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor.