Jim Katcavage
American football player (1934–1995)
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James Richard Katcavage (October 28, 1934 – February 22, 1995) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played thirteen seasons for the New York Giants.
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Positions | Defensive tackle, defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | October 28, 1934 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | February 22, 1995 (aged 60) Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 237 lb (108 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) | ||||||||
| College | Dayton (1952–1955) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1956 (4th round, 45th overall pick) | ||||||||
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Biography
From 1952 until 1956, Katcavage played college football at the University of Dayton and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1956 NFL draft.[1] Although quarterback sacks did not become an official NFL statistic until 1982, Katcavage is unofficially credited with a career total of 91+1⁄2 sacks, placing him fourth on the New York Giants' unofficial list.[2][3]
After retiring from playing, Katcavage served as defensive line coach for the Giants from 1969 to 1973.[4][5]
In 1966, Katcavage was inducted into the University of Dayton Hall of Fame.[citation needed]
In 2016, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Katcavage to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2016.[6] As part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Giants, Katcavage was named the 22nd best player in Giants history.[7]
Death
Katcavage died on February 22, 1995, in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania.[8][9] He was of Lithuanian descent.[10]