Jim North Explained

Birth Date:11 August 1919
Birth Place:Tukwila, Washington
College:Central Washington
Position:Offensive tackle
Number:42
Playing Years1:1944
Playing Team1:Washington Redskins
Databasefootball:NORTHJIM01
Pfr:NortJi20
Nfl:NOR577792

James Morris North (August 11, 1919  - February 4, 2003) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Central Washington University. After his retirement from professional football, North coached at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, Washington.[1]

His wife, Frances, served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1973-83, and led campaigns to save Mount Si from development. She died in March 2003, one month after her husband.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lewis . Peter . March 7, 2003 . Frances North served her city, state . . November 3, 2018.