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Jim Opperman

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Jim Opperman
No. 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1953-12-18) December 18, 1953 (age 70)
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Lakewood
College:Colorado State
Undrafted:1975
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

References

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