Jim Ferguson (American football)
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| Position: | Center / Linebacker |
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| Born: | October 15, 1942 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| High school: | Excelsior (Norwalk, California) |
| College: | Cerritos JC (1963–1964) USC (1965–1966) |
| NFL draft: | 1968 / round: 17 / pick: 439 |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
James Thomas Ferguson (born October 15, 1942) is an American former professional football center who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears. He played college football at Cerritos Junior College and USC, and was selected by the Saints in the 17th round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft. He was also a member of the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL and the Long Beach Admirals, Sacramento Buccaneers and Seattle Rangers of the Continental Football League (COFL).
Early life and college
[edit]James Thomas Ferguson was born on October 15, 1942, in Oakland, California.[1] He attended Excelsior High School in Norwalk, California.[1]
Ferguson played college football at Cerritos Junior College from 1963 to 1964.[1] He was then a member of the USC Trojans of the University of Southern California from 1965 to 1966.[1] He was a letterman in 1966.[1] In March 1967, it was reported that Ferguson had dropped out of college.[2]
Professional career
[edit]During the 1967 season, Ferguson played in the Continental Football League (COFL) for the Long Beach Admirals and Sacramento Buccaneers.[1]
Ferguson was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 17th round, with the 439th overall pick, of the 1968 NFL draft.[3] He played in four games for the Saints in 1968.[3] He spent part of the season on the taxi squad.[4] Ferguson was also a member of the Seattle Rangers of the COFL in 1968.[1]
On July 2, 1969, the Saints traded Ferguson, Roy Schmidt, and Jerry Jones to the Atlanta Falcons for Errol Linden and Don Talbert.[5] Ferguson appeared in two games, both starts, for the Falcons during the 1969 season before being waived in early October.[3][6]
Ferguson was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears on October 2, 1969.[6] He played in four games for the Bears in 1969.[3] He was waived in 1970.[7]
Ferguson signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 1971.[7] He was placed on injured reserve in September 1971.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Ferguson's brother, Earl Ferguson, also played collegiately at Cerritos Junior College and professionally in the COFL.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "JIM FERGUSON". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Adams, Wilbur (March 29, 1967). "Between The Sport Lines". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "James Ferguson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Saints Trade Trio". The Louisiana Weekly. July 12, 1969. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Falcons Continue Youth Movement In Saints Trade". The Selma Times-Journal. Associated Press. July 3, 1969. p. 6. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Simmons, Darrell (October 3, 1969). "Pressure On Colts After Two Losses". The Atlanta Journal. pp. 2D. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ a b "Jim Ferguson NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Gene Howard surprise winner of Rams post". Redlands Daily Facts. United Press International. September 17, 1971. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "EARL FERGUSON". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- Living people
- 1942 births
- American football centers
- American football linebackers
- Cerritos Falcons football players
- USC Trojans football players
- Continental Football League players
- New Orleans Saints players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Chicago Bears players
- Los Angeles Rams players
- Players of American football from Oakland, California
- 20th-century American sportsmen