Jerry Hopkins (American football)

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Jerry Hopkins
Born: (1941-01-24) January 24, 1941 (age 81)
Chalk Bluff, Texas
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
College Texas A&M University
Career history
As player
1963–1966 Denver Broncos
1967 Miami Dolphins
1968 Oakland Raiders

Jerry Hopkins is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Oakland Raiders.

During the West Division Playoffs of 1968, for the Raiders, Hopkins intercepted a pass. [1]

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References

  1. Shmelter, Richard J. (2011-02-24). The Raiders Encyclopedia: All Players, Coaches, Games and More through 2009-2010. McFarland. ISBN   9780786484676.