Jerry Janes
American gridiron football player (1935–2017)
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Jerry C. Janes (April 1, 1935 – August 11, 2017) was an American professional football player who played for the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1][2] He played college football at Louisiana State University and was selected in the 1957 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears (Round 21, #252). He died in Surrey, British Columbia in 2017.[3]
BornApril 1, 1935
Mooringsport, Louisiana, U.S.
Mooringsport, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 2017 (aged 82)
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
| No. 77 | |
|---|---|
| Positions | End • Split end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 1, 1935 Mooringsport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 2017 (aged 82) Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LSU |
| NFL draft | 1957: 21st round, 252nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1957–1959, 1963 | BC Lions |
| 1960 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1960, 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
