Jimmy Lawrence (American football)

Jimmy Lawrence
No. 30, 8, 51
PositionsWingback
Halfback
Personal information
Born(1913-03-15)March 15, 1913
Dawson, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1990(1990-05-17) (aged 77)
Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolHarlingen (TX)
CollegeTCU
NFL draft1936: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards357
Rushing average2.7
Receptions28
Receiving yards274
Total touchdowns4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Boydston Lawrence (March 15, 1913 – May 17, 1990)[1] was an American professional football player. He was selected in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 1936 NFL draft.[2] He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. After starting the 1939 season with the Cardinals, he moved to the Green Bay Packers. A member of the 1939 NFL Champion Packers, he played in the annual All-Star Game that year. He played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU).

Legacy

His great-great nephew Clayton Tune was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2023.[3]

On Aug 27, 2025, Tune was claimed by the Green Bay Packers and placed on their practice squad.

References

  1. ^ "Jimmy Lawrence Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College – Pro-Football-Reference.com". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "1936 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Risdon, Jeff (April 29, 2023). "5th round QB Clayton Tune has some historical Cardinals draft ties". Draft Wire. USA Today. Retrieved April 29, 2023.