Dan James (American football)
Appearance
No. 55, 77, 74 | |
Born: | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | August 10, 1937
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Died: | July 4, 1987 Harrison, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 49)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Tackle |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 262 lb (119 kg) |
College | Ohio State |
High school | Elder (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
NFL draft | 1959, round: 1, pick: 8 |
Drafted by | San Francisco 49ers |
Career history | |
As player | |
1960–1966 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
1967 | Chicago Bears |
Career highlights and awards | |
Daniel Anthony James (born August 10, 1937 – July 4, 1987) was a professional American football offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1966. He played college football at Ohio State University.
Dan attended Elder High School and the center was drafted with the eight pick in the first round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[1]
He eventually played with the Pittsburgh Steelers and retired in the late 1960s. He then returned home to Cincinnati with his wife and children.
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