Jim Cox (American football)
Jim Cox (born James Ellingson Cox[2] was a professional American football guard. He was a member of the San Francisco 49ers of the All-America Football Conference.[3]
| Born: | September 6, 1920 St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Died: | July 29, 2014 (aged 93)[1] Lafayette, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| College | California, Stanford |
| NFL draft | 1944 / Round: 21 / Pick: 214 (by the Green Bay Packers) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1948 | San Francisco 49ers |
After football, Cox worked as an attorney in Contra Costa County. In 1955, he investigated boxing and wrestling practices for the California State Athletic Commission, looking for ties to organized crime, and for a rumored conspiracy to monopolize matches.[4]
References
- "James Ellington Cox Obituary". Contra Costa Times. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
- "Jim Cox". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- "Jim Cox". National Football League. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- "A Roundup Of The Week's News". Sports Illustrated. June 27, 1955.
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