Jesse Freitas Sr.
Jesse Freitas (February 7, 1921 – May 18, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played for the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Rockets and Buffalo Bills (AAFC) His son, Jesse Jr., was also a quarterback in the National Football League.[2]
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| Born: | February 7, 1921 Red Bluff, California | ||||||||
| Died: | May 18, 2020 (aged 99) San Diego, California | ||||||||
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| College: | Santa Clara | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1944 / Round: 7 / Pick: 63 (By the Chicago-Pittsburgh Cardinals-Steelers) | ||||||||
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After his playing career ended, Freitas became a football coach at Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California. On May 18, 2020, he died of cancer at age 99 in San Diego.[2]
References
- Freitas on PFR.com
- Horgan, John (May 19, 2020). "Jesse Frietas, Ex-Serra football coach, dies at 99". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
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