Tom Moore

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Lore & Background

Moore was born in Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, on 30 April 1920. He served in India and the Burma campaign during the Second World War, and later became an instructor in armoured warfare. After the war, he worked as managing director of a concrete company and was an avid motorcycle racer. On 6 April 2020, at age 99, he began walking 100 lengths of his garden for NHS Charities Together, raising over £32.79 million by his 100th birthday. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on 17 July 2020 and died on 2 February 2021.

In Their Own Story

As a redshirt freshman in 2008, Moore led the Broncos to an undefeated regular season and the WAC championship while throwing 25 touchdowns and 9 interceptions in 12 games. He did not start the regular season finale against Fresno State, as senior backup quarterback Bush Hamdan was given the ceremonial Senior day start and took the opening series; Moore entered the game immediately thereafter, played the majority of the contest, and was later removed during the 61–10 victory. This marked the only game of Moore's collegiate career in which he did not start. In 2009, Moore threw for a school record 39 touchdowns with only 3 interceptions to lead the Broncos to a 14–0 record, another WAC title, and an at large bid to the Fiesta Bowl vs. undefeated #4 ranked TCU. He started against widely favored TCU in the Fiesta Bowl and played the entire game. He had no interceptions, fumbles, or muffed snaps. He led the team on a 4th quarter 78-yard touchdown scoring drive to take the lead for good and win the game 17–10.

Reader's Guide

Moore's fundraising walk during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired millions. He achieved a UK number-one single with a cover of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Helen Rollason Award. His birthday was marked by RAF and Army flypasts, and he received over 150,000 cards.

Did You Know?

• Moore raced motorcycles competitively from age 12 and wore the number 23.
• He survived dengue fever while serving in Burma during World War II.
• His JustGiving campaign raised a record £32.79 million from over 1.5 million donors.
• He became the oldest person to achieve a UK number-one single at age 100.