Jim Simmons
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: April 17, 1902
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 186 lbs
First Team: CLE (1927)
Last Team: PRO (1928)
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Jim Simmons - NFL Career Overview
Position: Running Back (RB)Date of Birth: April 17, 1902
Career History
- 1927: Cleveland Bulldogs (CLE)
- 1928: Providence Steam Roller (PRO)
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Jim Simmons played during the early years of the NFL, contributing to the league's development and popularity.
- He was part of the Cleveland Bulldogs team in 1927, which was one of the original teams in the NFL.
- After his stint with the Bulldogs, he played for the Providence Steam Roller, a team known for its competitive spirit during the late 1920s.
- While specific statistics and highlights from his playing days are limited due to the era's record-keeping practices, Simmons contributed to the teams he played for in the formative years of professional football.
Legacy
Though not widely known today, Jim Simmons is remembered as part of the pioneering group of athletes who helped shape the early National Football League.
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