Thomas Alvin Janik (Pronounced: Yah-NICK) was an American professional football defensive back and punter, playing in the American Football League (AFL) from 1963 to 1969 and then playing his final two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He had 10 interceptions in 1967, tying for the AFL lead that year. He was selected to the AFL All-Star team in 1967. The Associated Press selected him AFL Defensive Player of the Week in the 1966, 1967 and 1968 seasons. When he retired after the 1971 season, he had the fourth most interception returns for touchdowns in AFL/NFL history. He returned interceptions against three Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks for touchdowns.