Jim Opperman Explained

Jim Opperman
Number:	54
Position:	Linebacker
Birth Date:	18 December 1953
Birth Place:	Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	2
Weight Lbs:	220
High School:	Lakewood
College:	Colorado State
Undraftedyear:	1975
Pastteams:	Philadelphia Eagles
Pfr:	OppeJi20

James Jay Opperman (born December 18, 1953) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1975. He played college football at Colorado State University.^{[1] [2]}

Opperman played 10 games for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1975 season, only making a single kick-off return for 15 yards.^[3] He debuted on Sunday September 21 against the New York Giants at home and played his last game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday November 23, 1975 at home.^[4] He was dropped from the playing squad in November.

Since 1978, he has been a Colorado high school wrestling coach.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jim Opperman Stats . Pro-Football-Reference.com . August 21, 2023.
2. Web site: Jim Opperman, LB . Nfl.com . August 21, 2023.
3. Web site: 1975 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) - Pro Football Archives .
4. Web site: Jim Opperman Game Log .
5. Web site: Knights - Coaches .