Jim Cason
James Allnut Cason Jr. (July 25, 1927 – November 24, 2013) was a professional American football halfback who played eight seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the San Francisco 49ers. He was selected for two Pro Bowls. He also started one game at quarterback in 1954 after Y. A. Tittle broke his left hand. However, Cason was relieved by Tittle in the fourth quarter of the game.[1][2][3]
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| Position: | Safety | ||||
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| Born: | July 25, 1927 Sondheimer, East Carroll Parish, Louisiana | ||||
| Died: | November 24, 2013 (aged 86) Harlingen, Texas | ||||
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| High school: | Victoria (TX) Patti Welder | ||||
| College: | Louisiana State | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1948 / Round: 7 / Pick: 55 | ||||
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He died November 24, 2013 in Harlingen, Texas.[4]
References
- "The Quarterback Abstract: Ranking the Quarterbacks in Modern Day History". rci.rutgers.edu. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- "1954 San Francisco 49ers". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- "49res Rally to Nip Green Bay". The San Bernardino County Sun. Associated Press. October 11, 1954. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
- http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/valleystar/obituary.aspx?n=James-Cason&pid=168254611
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