Jimmy Simpson (American football)
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PositionTailback
BornJuly 29, 1899
Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 29, 1962 (aged 63)
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tailback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 29, 1899 Ontario, Canada |
| Died | September 29, 1962 (aged 63) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Detroit Mercy |
| Career history | |
| 1922 | Toledo Maroons |
| 1923 | St. Louis All-Stars |
| 1924 | Kenosha Maroons |
James Rothery Simpson (July 29, 1899 – September 29, 1962) was a blocking back in the National Football League (NFL). Simpson first played with the Toledo Maroons during the 1922 NFL season.[1] The following season, he was a member of the St. Louis All-Stars, but did not see any playing time during a regular-season game. He played with the Kenosha Maroons during his final season after the Toledo Maroons made the move from Toledo, Ohio to Kenosha, Wisconsin.
