James William Collier was born on May 18,1939 and is a former American football tight end who played professionally in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.
12 Facts About Jim Collier
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Jim Collier played college football at the University of Arkansas and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1961 NFL draft.
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Jim Collier was selected in the 31st round of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
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Jim Collier scored the only touchdown for the New York Giants in the 1962 championship game when he recovered a blocked Packers' punt on the goal line.
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Jim Collier was born on May 18,1939, in Van Buren, Arkansas.
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Jim Collier grew up in his hometown, graduating from Van Buren High School in 1957.
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Jim Collier played numerous sports in high school, being named all state as a football quarterback and all district in basketball, as well as setting his school's track and field record for pole vault.
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Jim Collier attended the University of Arkansas, where he played college football with the Razorbacks from 1959 to 1961.
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Jim Collier was a wide receiver and had 514 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns over 28 receptions throughout his three years.
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Jim Collier wore number 84 and played thirteen games with one reception for 27 yards.
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Jim Collier was drafted as the 244th pick of the 31st round of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills, but he played for the Washington Redskins, wearing number 89.
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From 1965 to 1979, Jim Collier was a wide receiver coach for the LSU Tigers under head coach Charles McClendon.