Jim Bright (American football)

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Jim Bright
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1952-05-10) May 10, 1952 (age 72)
Marion, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Eastside (LA)
College: UCLA
NFL draft: 1974  / Round: 6 / Pick: 151
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

James Bright (born May 10, 1952) is a former American football safety in the World Football League (WFL) for the Southern California Sun. He played college football at UCLA.

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Early life

Bright attended Eastside High School. He accepted a football scholarship from UCLA to play as a split end.

As a sophomore in 1971, he was moved to safety. [1] He replaced and injured Ron Carver in the starting lineup, for the sixth game against the University of Arizona. [2] He replaced an injured Carver (broken jaw) in the third quarter of the ninth game against the University of Stanford, registering an interception. [3] He started in the season finale against USC, contributing to UCLA tying the game 7-7.

As a junior in 1972, he became a full-time starter at free safety.

Professional career

Bright was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (151st overall) of the 1974 NFL draft. [4] He instead opted to sign with the Southern California Sun of the World Football League. He was the starter at free safety and had 6 interceptions during the season.

In June 1975, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. [5] He was released before the start of the season on August 4. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bruin "Offense"" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  2. ↑ "UCLA Bruins" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Bruins Scalped" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ "1974 NFL Draft" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Notes" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
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