Jim Lansford


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Position: OL
Date of Birth: August 19, 1930
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 235 lbs
First Team: DAL (1952)
Last Team: DAL (1952)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Jim Lansford - NFL Career Overview

Full Name: Jim Lansford
Date of Birth: August 19, 1930
Position: Offensive Lineman (OL)
Professional Team: Dallas Texans (DAL)
Career Year: 1952

Career Highlights

  • Played for the Dallas Texans, a team that was part of the NFL in the early 1950s.
  • Participated in the Texans' inaugural season in 1952.
  • Contributed to the offensive line during a time when the league was growing in popularity.

Additional Information

  • Jim Lansford's NFL career was relatively brief, with only one season in the league.
  • The Dallas Texans, the team Lansford played for, later became the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Though not widely known, Lansford's role as an offensive lineman was crucial for the protection of the quarterback and the running game during his time.

Jim Lansford's career in the NFL may not have been extensive, but he played a part in the early days of professional football as the sport was evolving into the major league it is today.

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