Jim Spruill


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Date of Birth: February 26, 1923
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 225 lbs
First Team: BAL (1948)
Last Team: BAL (1949)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Jim Spruill - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: February 26, 1923
Position: Linebacker (primarily known as a guard)

Career Timeline

  • Team: Baltimore Colts
  • Years Active: 1948 - 1949

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Spruill played for the Baltimore Colts during the early years of the franchise.
  • He contributed to the team during its formative years in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) before the NFL merger.
  • Despite his relatively brief career in the NFL, Spruill was known for his toughness and versatility on the field, playing primarily as a guard.

Post-NFL Life

  • Details about Jim Spruill's life after his NFL career are limited, reflecting the challenges of documenting the careers of lesser-known players from this era.

Legacy

Jim Spruill remains a part of NFL history as a player from the early days of professional football, contributing to the legacy of the Baltimore Colts.

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