Jim Jennings (American football)
American football player (1933–2007)
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James Benton Jennings (November 14, 1933 – October 29, 2007) was a player in the National Football League (NFL).[1][2]
PositionDefensive end
BornNovember 14, 1933
Crystal City, Missouri, U.S.
Crystal City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedOctober 29, 2007 (aged 73)
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born | November 14, 1933 Crystal City, Missouri, U.S. | ||||
| Died | October 29, 2007 (aged 73) Springfield, Missouri, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Crystal City | ||||
| College | Missouri (1951–1954) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1955: 26th round, 305th overall pick | ||||
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Career
Jennings was drafted 305th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 26th round of the 1955 NFL draft and played that season with the team.[3] He played at the collegiate level for the University of Missouri Tigers.[4]
