Jim Norton (defensive lineman)

Jim Norton
No. 75, 70, 73, 83, 79
PositionsDefensive lineman  Offensive tackle  End
Personal information
Born(1942-11-18)November 18, 1942
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 2021(2021-01-12) (aged 78)
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight254 lb (115 kg)
Career information
High schoolWenatchee
(Wenatchee, Washington)
CollegeWashington (1961-1964)
NFL draft1965: 3rd round, 30th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries5
Interceptions1
Sacks11.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Alfred Norton (November 18, 1942 – January 12, 2021) was an American professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Washington and was selected in the third round of the 1965 NFL draft.[1]

Norton died on January 12, 2021, of brain cancer and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Jim Norton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Jim Norton". The Wenatchee World. January 30, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2023.