John James (football player)
| John James | |
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Position (s): Punter |
Jersey number (s): 6 |
| born on January 21, 1949 in Panama City , Florida | |
| Career information | |
| Active : 1972 - 1984 | |
| Undrafted in 1972 | |
| College : Florida | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Punts | 1,083 |
| Space gain | 43,992 yards |
| Average per punt | 40.6 yards |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
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John Wilbur James, Jr. (* 21st January 1949 in Panama City , Florida ) is a former American American football poker players on the position of the punters . He played 10 years for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL).
Early years
James went to high school in Gainesville , Florida . He later went to the University of Florida , where he scored 57 punts with an average distance of 40.3 yards in his senior year in 1971 .
NFL
Atlanta Falcons
James played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1972 to 1981, where he is still the franchise record holder for most punts (873 for 35,633 yards). In 1975, 1976 and 1977 he was nominated for the Pro Bowl .
Detroit Lions
In 1982 he moved to the Detroit Lions where he only played two games.
Houston Oilers
During the 1982 season he moved to the Houston Oilers , where he ended his career in 1984 .
Private
James has four children.
Individual evidence
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| SURNAME | James, John |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | James Jr., John Wilbur (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American football player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 21, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Panama City , Florida , United States |