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Jon Gilliam

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Position: OL
Date of Birth: October 22, 1938
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 240 lbs
First Team: TEX (1961)
Last Team: KC (1967)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Jon Gilliam - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: October 22, 1938
Position: Offensive Lineman (OL)

Career History

  • Texas (TEX) - 1961
  • Kansas City Chiefs (KC) - 1967

Career Highlights

  • Jon Gilliam played as an offensive lineman, a crucial role in protecting the quarterback and opening up running lanes.
  • He began his professional career with the Texas team in 1961, contributing to the offensive line during the early years of his career.
  • After spending time with Texas, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs, where he continued to develop his skills as a key part of the offensive front.
  • Gilliam played during a time when the NFL was transitioning into a more pass-oriented league, making the role of offensive linemen increasingly important.

Legacy

While Jon Gilliam may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in laying the groundwork for offensive strategies that would evolve in the NFL.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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