Jimmy Lawrence (American football) explained

Jimmy Lawrence
Number:30, 8, 51
Position:Wingback, halfback
Birth Date:15 March 1913
Birth Place:Dawson, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:190
High School:Harlingen (TX)
College:TCU
Draftyear:1936
Draftround:1
Draftpick:5
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing carries
Statvalue1:130
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:357
Statlabel3:Rushing average
Statvalue3:2.7
Statlabel4:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue4:4
Pfr:LawrJi20

James Boydston Lawrence (March 15, 1913  - May 17, 1990)[1] was an American football player. He was drafted in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 1936 NFL Draft.[2] He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers. After starting the 1939 season with the Cardinals, he moved to the Green Bay Packers. A member of the 1939 NFL Champion Packers, he played in the annual All-Star Game that year. He played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU).

Legacy

His great-great nephew Clayton Tune was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2023.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jimmy Lawrence Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College  - Pro-Football-Reference.com . pro-football-reference.com . February 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: 1936 NFL Draft Listing . March 20, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. News: 5th round QB Clayton Tune has some historical Cardinals draft ties . April 29, 2023 . USA Today . Risdon . Jeff . April 29, 2023.