Jimmy Jordan (running back)

Jimmy Jordan
No. 23, 45
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1944-08-11)August 11, 1944
Glennville, Georgia
DiedApril 20, 2020(2020-04-20) (aged 75)
Tampa, Florida
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolTampa (FL) Chamberlain
CollegeFlorida (1963-1965)
NFL draft1967: 3rd round, 57th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Return yards56
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jimmy Andrew Jordan (August 11, 1944 – April 20, 2020) was an American football player who played for New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).[1] After graduating from Chamberlain High School in 1963,[2] he played college football at the University of Florida with then quarterback Steve Spurrier who referred to him as "Jumpin' Jimmy Jordan."[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Jimmy Jordan NFL & AFL Football Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  2. ^ Chamberlain High School Totem Yearbook, page 93