James William Steffen was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys.
12 Facts About Jim Steffen
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Jim Steffen was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1959 NFL draft.
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Jim Steffen played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Jim Steffen was an All-State selection in football, baseball and basketball.
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Jim Steffen initially enrolled at Occidental College to play football.
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Jim Steffen transferred to Santa Ana College after his freshman season, where he played basketball and baseball.
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Jim Steffen then moved on to Orange Coast College, where he played baseball.
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Jim Steffen was a key player on the UCLA baseball team.
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Jim Steffen was selected by the Detroit Lions in the thirteenth round of the 1959 NFL draft.
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Jim Steffen was recognized as one of the best tacklers in the league.
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Jim Steffen was converted into a weakside linebacker until suffering a right knee injury during training camp.
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Jim Steffen was a backup linebacker behind Chris Hanburger, until suffering a broken arm in a preseason game.