James Edward Welsh (September 17, 1902 – February 12, 1958) was a professional American football player who played during the early years of the National Football League.[1] He was an offensive lineman and a place kicker. A graduate of Colgate University, Welsh began his professional career in 1923 with the NFL's Rochester Jeffersons. The following two seasons, were then spent with the Frankford Yellow Jackets. In 1926, Welsh joined the Pottsville Maroons. He then ended the 1926 season tied for the league lead in extra points, with 10.[2]
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| Position: | Offensive lineman |
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| Born: | September 17, 1902 Malden, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died: | February 12, 1958 (aged 55) Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
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| College: | Colgate University |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Notes
edit- ^ "Jim Welsh Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Pottsville Maroons". Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2006.