Jim Ladd (American football)

Jim Ladd
No. 87
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1932-07-29)July 29, 1932
Put-in-Bay, Ohio, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 1996(1996-11-13) (aged 64)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolPut-in-Bay (OH)
CollegeBowling Green
NFL draft1954: 20th round, 234th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played11
Receptions22
Receiving Yards254
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James W. Ladd (July 29, 1932 – November 13, 1996) was an American professional football end who played for the Chicago Cardinals (now known as the Arizona Cardinals). He had multiple stints with the team but only played in 1954.[2] He went to college at Bowling Green.[3][4][5] He was drafted in the 20th round (234th overall) by the Chicago Bears in 1954. In his NFL career, he played in 11 games, and had 22 catches for 254 yards.

References

  1. ^ "Jim Ladd to Rejoin Grid Cardinals in 1957". The Daily Ardmoreite. May 22, 1957 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Jim Ladd Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "JIM LADD AGAIN IS ON MID-AMERICAN". Port Clinton Herald and Republican. December 4, 1953 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "MORE ABOUT GRIDIRON PROWESS OF JIM LADD". Port Clinton Herald and Republican. February 5, 1954 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Jim Ladd Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.

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