Jim Weatherford
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||||||
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| Born | August 16, 1946 Athens, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 186 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Dalton (Dalton, Georgia) | ||||||||
| College | Tennessee (1965-1968) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1969: 15th round, 366th overall pick | ||||||||
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James Earl Weatherford (born August 16, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.[1][2] Weatherford was selected by the Falcons in the 15th round of the 1969 NFL draft with the 366th overall pick.[3] In Week 5 of the 1969 season, he had a 74-yard defensive fumble return for a touchdown in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.[4]
References
- ^ "Jim Weatherford Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Jim Weatherford - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "1969 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers - October 19th, 1969". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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