Jim Morrissey (American football)

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Jim Morrissey
No. 51
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-12-24) December 24, 1962 (age 61)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Flint (MI) Powers Catholic
College: Michigan State
NFL draft: 1985  / Round: 11 / Pick: 302
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:114
Interceptions:9
Fumble recoveries:5
Player stats at NFL.com

Jim Morrissey (born December 24, 1962) is a former professional American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Chicago Bears from 1985 to 1993, and he played for the Green Bay Packers in 1993. [1] He was selected by the Bears in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL Draft. [2] He was a member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX following the 1985 NFL season. [3]

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References

  1. "Jim Morrissey". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  2. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  3. "Bears Trounce Patriots, 46-10, in Super Bowl". Los Angeles Times. 1986-01-27. Retrieved 2023-10-31.