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Jim Steffen

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Position: DB
Date of Birth: May 1, 1936
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 195 lbs
First Team: DET (1959)
Last Team: WAS (1965)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Jim Steffen - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: May 1, 1936
Position: Defensive Back (DB)

Professional Teams:

  • Detroit Lions (DET) - 1959
  • Washington Redskins (WAS) - 1965

Career Highlights:

  • Jim Steffen began his professional football career with the Detroit Lions in 1959.
  • He played as a defensive back, contributing to the team's secondary during his tenure.
  • After a season with the Lions, he moved to the Washington Redskins, where he continued to showcase his skills on defense.
  • Steffen's career spanned several seasons, allowing him to be a part of the evolving game in the NFL during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Legacy:

While Jim Steffen may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a defensive back in the NFL during a transformative era of the league are noteworthy. He played during a time when the game was evolving, and his role helped lay the groundwork for future defensive strategies in professional football.

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