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Jim Carroll (American football)

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American football player (born 1943)

Jim Carroll
No. 60, 59, 55
Date of birth (1943-05-06) May 6, 1943 (age 81)
Place of birthJonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
US collegeNotre Dame
NFL draft1965 / round: 12 / pick: 155
Career history
As player
1965–66New York Giants
1966–68Washington Redskins
1969New York Jets
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

James Samuel Carroll (born May 6, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Jets. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected in the 12th round of the 1965 NFL draft.

At the University of Notre Dame, Carroll was team captain and won All-America honors. He played in a total of 61 NFL games during his five-year career.

References

  1. Dan Jenkins, "Wake Up The Echoes!", Sports Illustrated, November 2, 1964.

External links

1964 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football—NFF national champions
New York Giants 1965 NFL draft selections


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