Jim Opperman
American football player (born 1953)
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James Jay Opperman (born December 18, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1975. He played college football for the Colorado State Rams.[1][2]
PositionLinebacker
BornDecember 18, 1953
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
| No. 54 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 18, 1953 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lakewood |
| College | Colorado State |
| NFL draft | 1975: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Opperman played 10 games for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1975 season, only making a single kick-off return for 15 yards.[3] He debuted on Sunday September 21 against the New York Giants at home and played his last game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday November 23, 1975 at home.[4] He was dropped from the playing squad in November.
Since 1978, he has been a Colorado high school wrestling coach.[5]
