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Jim Weatherford

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Jim Weatherford
No. 45
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1946-08-16) August 16, 1946 (age 78)
Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Dalton
College:Tennessee
NFL draft:1969 / round: 15 / pick: 366
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Earl Weatherford (born August 16, 1946) is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Tennessee.[1][2] He was selected by the Falcons in the 15th round of the 1969 NFL draft.[3] In Week 5 of the 1969 season, he had a 74-yard defensive fumble return for a touchdown in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Weatherford Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jim Weatherford - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "1969 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers - October 19th, 1969". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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