Jim Andreotti
American gridiron football player (1938–2022)
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James P. Andreotti (March 27, 1938 – May 10, 2022) was an American Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Montreal Alouettes.
PositionsGuard • Linebacker
BornMarch 27, 1938
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 2022 (aged 84)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Naples, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Guard • Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 27, 1938 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 2022 (aged 84) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| AFL draft | 1960 |
| Career history | |
| 1960–1962 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1963–1966 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1967 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Biography
Andreotti was born in Illinois and was a letter winner in college football at Northwestern University, where he was also an All-American, first-team All-Big Ten and Northwestern's Most Valuable Player. He was drafted in the 1960 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions (Round 4, #39).[1][2]
Andreotti died on May 10, 2022.[3]
