James Emanuel "Big Jim" Ricca was a professional American football defensive tackle and guard for six seasons in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions.
12 Facts About Jim Ricca
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For more than 50 years, Ricca was the last Georgetown University graduate to play in the NFL.
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Jim Ricca was traded to Detroit prior to the 1955 season.
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Jim Ricca went on to play another season with Philadelphia.
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Jim Ricca retired after the 1956 season after a 60-game career.
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Jim Ricca's son John Jim Ricca was a 1973 All-American defensive end and team captain at Duke University.
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Jim Ricca was the 12th-round pick of the New York Jets in the 1974 NFL draft and played professionally in the Canadian Football League and World Football League.
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Kevin and Keith Jim Ricca both hold records for passing at Catholic University.
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JD Jim Ricca was twice named Virginia College Division Football Player of the Year at Hampden-Sydney College.
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Jim Ricca's granddaughters are accomplished athletes: Jamie Ricca was a 1,000-point scorer at St John's College High School and played collegiate basketball at Marymount University.
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Kristi Jim Ricca was a three-sport athlete at St John's College High School and now serves as an educator in the community.
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Jacqui Jim Ricca played lacrosse from 2004 to 2007 at Mount St Mary's University, where she was named the 2007 Defensive Player of the Year.