Jim Blumenstock

Jim Blumenstock
No. 42
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1918-04-28)April 28, 1918
Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1963(1963-07-31) (aged 45)
Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolRutherford
CollegeFordham
NFL draft1942: 21st round, 193rd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards168
Rushing average3.1
Receptions4
Receiving yards15
Total touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James A. Blumenstock (April 28, 1918 – July 31, 1963) was an American professional football fullback. He played for the New York Giants in 1947.[1][2]

A resident of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Blumenstock died at Passaic General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Jim Blumenstock Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  2. ^ "Jim Blumenstock, FB". Nfl.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  3. ^ "Jim Blumenstock, Ex-Fordham Grid Star, Dies at 46" The Boston Globe, July 31, 1963. Accessed December 3, 2020. "Passaic, N.J. (AP)- James A. Blumenstock, 46, who was an outstanding halfback at Fordham College and later a professional football player, died today in Passaic General Hospital. The cause of death was not announced. Blumenstock lived at Lyndhurst, N.J."