Jimmy Poulos
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Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
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| Position: | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 14, 1952 Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Towers (Decatur) |
| College: | Georgia (1970–1973) |
| NFL draft: | 1974: 13th round, 319th pick |
| Career history | |
James Poulos (born March 14, 1952) is an American former professional football running back who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Jacksonville Express of the World Football League (WFL). He was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the thirteenth round of the 1974 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Georgia.
James Poulos was born on March 14, 1952, in Decatur, Georgia.[1] He attended Towers High School in Decatur.[1]
Poulos was a member of the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia from 1970 to 1973 and a three-year letterman from 1971 to 1973.[1] He rushed 144 times for 733 yards and eight touchdowns in 1971 while also catching six passes for 89 yards and one touchdown.[2] In 1972, he recorded 150 carries for 556 yards and seven touchdowns, and six receptions for 27 yards.[2] As a senior in 1973, Poulos totaled 167 rushing attempts for 702 yards and three touchdowns, and six catches for the third straight year for ten yards and one touchdown.[2]