Jimmy Robinson (American football)
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New York, New York, U.S.
 Robinson during a 1972 game | |||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | January 3, 1953 New York, New York, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Columbia (NJ) | ||||||||
| College | Georgia Tech | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1975: 15th round, 367th overall pick | ||||||||
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Playing | |||||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
Coaching | |||||||||
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As coach
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Jimmy Robinson (born January 3, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He played in the NFL for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. After his playing career, he was a wide receivers coach in professional football since 1984, coaching for the Memphis Showboats, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys.
High school
Robinson played his high school football at Ridgeview High School in North Atlanta.
College
Robinson was a star wide receiver for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 1971 to 1974. During his career he caught 101 passes for 1,633 yards and 13 touchdowns. In 1981, he was inducted into Georgia Tech's Hall of Fame and Tech's all-time team in 1992.
Professional
Robinson was selected in the 15th round of the 1975 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons with the 367th overall pick. He signed with the New York Giants in 1976. He led the Giants in receptions in 1977 with 22 and 1978 with 32. He also scored the first touchdown in Giants Stadium history in a pass from Craig Morton. After a season each with the San Francisco 49ers (1980) and the Denver Broncos (1981), he retired with 85 receptions for 1,437 yards and six touchdowns.
