Dan James (American football) explained

Dan James
Birth Date:10 August 1937
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Harrison, Ohio, U.S.
Number:55, 77, 74
Position1:Tackle
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:262
High School:Elder (Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:Ohio State
Nfldraftedyear:1959
Nfldraftedround:1
Nfldraftedpick:8
Nfldraftedteam:San Francisco 49ers
Playing Years1:1960–1966
Playing Team1:Pittsburgh Steelers
Playing Years2:1967
Playing Team2:Chicago Bears
Career Highlights:
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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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1959. www.drafthistory.com. 2019-03-24.