James Michael Weatherwax was born on January 9,1943 and is a former American football player.
16 Facts About Jim Weatherwax
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Jim Weatherwax played professionally as a defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers.
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Jim Weatherwax was drafted by the Packers in the 11th round with the 150th overall pick of the 1965 NFL draft.
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Jim Weatherwax played 34 games during three seasons, 1966,1967, and 1969, with Green Bay.
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Jim Weatherwax was a member of Green Bay's Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II championship teams.
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Jim Weatherwax played basketball under Jerry Tarkanian at Redlands High School and played football.
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Jim Weatherwax grew ten inches between his sophomore and senior years.
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Jim Weatherwax was drafted in the 11th round of the 1966 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
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Jim Weatherwax was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in that year's American Football League draft.
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Jim Weatherwax chose Green Bay for its recent success, claiming that it wasn't much of a choice to make.
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Jim Weatherwax played through broken ribs in the 1967 season at the behest of coach Vince Lombardi.
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Jim Weatherwax played in both Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II as a reserve.
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Jim Weatherwax saw playing time on the defensive line and on special teams.
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Jim Weatherwax was credited with making the first tackle in Super Bowl history with a tackle on the opening kickoff return in Super Bowl I Jim Weatherwax did not play in 1968 after having knee surgery in September; he returned to practice the following July.
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Jim Weatherwax postponed his wedding, initially scheduled for December 1966, due to the Packers deep playoff run that season.
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Jim Weatherwax moved to Loveland, Colorado, and became an avid bass fisherman.