Tom Drake (wrestler)

Tom Drake
62nd Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1983–1987
Preceded byJoseph C. McCorquodale
Succeeded byJames S. Clark
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
Personal details
Born
Thomas Edwin Drake

(1930-12-05)December 5, 1930
Falkville, Alabama
DiedFebruary 2, 2017(2017-02-02) (aged 86)
Cullman, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseChristine Mckoy Drake
Alma materUniversity of Alabama
University of Tennessee
NicknameCullman Comet

Thomas Edwin Drake[1] (December 5, 1930 – February 2, 2017) was an American attorney, professional wrestler, politician, and member of the athletic staff of legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. He was a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, serving nine terms, and as Speaker from 1983 to 1987.[2] He was a resident of Vinemont, Alabama; his wife of over 55 years, Christine Mckoy Drake – also an attorney, stateswoman and former member of the Alabama Board of Education – predeceased him on September 26, 2011, following a long battle with brain cancer.

  1. ^ "Thomas Drake Obituary – Moss Service Funeral Home – Cullman AL". Retrieved February 3, 2017.
  2. ^ "Former Alabama House Speaker Tom Drake dies". The Dothan Eagle. February 3, 2017. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved May 16, 2024.