Jim Furey

Jim Furey
No. 45, 41, 50
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	September 22, 1932; Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	January 28, 2024 (aged 91); Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school	Barringer (Newark)
College	Kansas St
NFL draft	1956: 13th round, 157th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Cleveland Browns (1956)*; Calgary Stampeders (1958); BC Lions (1959–1960); New York Titans (1961);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
	Jersey Giants / Jersey City Giants / Jersey Jets (1963-1966) ; Assistant; Waterbury Orbits (1967) ; Assistant; Bridgeport Jets (1968) ; Defense; Jersey Jays (1970) ; Assistant;
Awards and highlights
	2× Second-team All-Big Seven (1954, 1955);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Andrew Furey (September 22, 1932 – January 28, 2024) was an American gridiron football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions and New York Titans. He played college football at Kansas State University.^[1]^[2] Furey died in Livingston, New Jersey on January 28, 2024, at the age of 91.^[3]

BornSeptember 22, 1932
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.

DiedJanuary 28, 2024 (aged 91)
Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

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