Jim Staton
American football player (1927–1993)
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James Brooks Staton Jr. (May 23, 1927 – September 16, 1993) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Wake Forest University and was drafted in the second round of the 1951 NFL draft.
PositionDefensive tackle
BornMay 23, 1927
Ansonville, North Carolina, U.S.
Ansonville, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 16, 1993 (aged 66)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | May 23, 1927 Ansonville, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Died | September 16, 1993 (aged 66) Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Greensboro (NC) | ||||
| College | Wake Forest | ||||
| NFL draft | 1951: 2nd round, 21st overall pick | ||||
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His greatest success came in Canadian football as a member of the Montreal Alouettes, where he played for five seasons (49 regular season games) and was selected an All-Star twice.[1]
