Dan James (American football)
American football player (1937–1987)
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Daniel Anthony James (August 10, 1937 – July 4, 1987) was an American professional football offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1966. He played college football at Ohio State University.
PositionOffensive tackle
BornAugust 10, 1937
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 1987 (aged 49)
Harrison, Ohio, U.S.
Harrison, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | August 10, 1937 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | July 4, 1987 (aged 49) Harrison, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 262 lb (119 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Elder (Cincinnati) | ||||||
| College | Ohio State | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1959: 1st round, 8th overall pick | ||||||
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James attended Elder High School and the center was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the eighth pick in the first round of the 1959 NFL draft.[1]
He eventually played for the Steelers and retired in the late 1960s. He then returned home to Cincinnati with his wife and children.
