Jim Cox (tight end)

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Jim Cox
No. 83
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1946-12-21) December 21, 1946 (age 77)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Christopher Columbus
(Miami, Florida)
College: Miami (FL)
NFL draft: 1968  / Round: 2 / Pick: 54
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:11
Receiving yards:147
Receiving average:13.4
Player stats at PFR

James Allen Cox (born December 21, 1946) is an American former football tight end who played for the Miami Dolphins for 13 games in 1968. [1] Cox attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, FL and played collegiate football at the University of Miami. Cox has since been inducted to both schools respective Hall of Fames.

Jim is married to Grace Cox, together they have two daughters and six grandchildren.

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References

  1. ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia . Sterling Publishing. 2007. p.  160. ISBN   978-1-4027-4216-3.