James Samuel Carroll (born May 6, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Jets. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected in the 12th round of the 1965 NFL draft.
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| Date of birth | May 6, 1943 |
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| Place of birth | Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| US college | Notre Dame |
| NFL draft | 1965 / round: 12 / pick: 155 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1965–66 | New York Giants |
| 1966–68 | Washington Redskins |
| 1969 | New York Jets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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At the University of Notre Dame, Carroll was team captain[1] and won All-America honors. He played in a total of 61 NFL games during his five-year career.
References
edit- ^ Dan Jenkins, "Wake Up The Echoes!", Sports Illustrated, November 2, 1964.
External links
edit- Career statistics from NFL.com
- Jim Carroll at Notre Dame website
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