Jim Fassel


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Position: QB
Date of Birth: August 31, 1949
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 210 lbs
First Team: HOU (1972)
Last Team: HOU (1972)

Quarterback Stats

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Jim Fassel - Career Overview

Date of Birth: August 31, 1949
Position: Quarterback (QB)

Career History

  • Team: Houston Oilers
  • Years Active: 1972

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Fassel was selected in the 4th round (99th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.
  • Although he had a brief playing career, he later gained prominence as a coach in the NFL.
  • He served as the head coach of the New York Giants from 1997 to 2003, leading the team to an NFC Championship in 2000.
  • Under Fassel's leadership, the Giants made a Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXV.
  • Fassel was known for his offensive acumen and was influential in developing quarterbacks during his coaching career.

Legacy

Jim Fassel is remembered not only for his time as a player but also for his significant impact as a coach. His leadership during his tenure with the Giants helped shape the team's competitive identity in the early 2000s, making him a respected figure in NFL history.

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