Jim Cunningham (American football)

Jim Cunningham
No. 30, 34
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born (1939-03-11) March 11, 1939
Connellsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolConnellsville
(Connellsville, Pennsylvania)
CollegePittsburgh
NFL draft1961: 3rd round, 39th overall pick
AFL draft1961: 14th round, 109th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-Eastern (1960)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards337
Rushing average2.8
Receptions26
Receiving yards219
Total touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Walter Cunningham (born March 11, 1939) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers and was selected in the third round of the 1961 NFL draft.[1] Cunningham was also chosen in the 14th round of the 1961 AFL draft by the New York Titans. Cunningham played three seasons for the Redskins from 1961 to 1963 and played minor league football with the Wheeling/Ohio Valley Ironmen for six seasons.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Redskins sign back". The Spokesman-Review. AP. January 5, 1961. p. 12. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  2. ^ "Jim Cunningham (2011)". fayettecountysportshalloffame.com.