Jim Morrissey (American football)

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Jim Morrissey
No. 51
Position Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1962-12-24) December 24, 1962 (age 62)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school Flint (MI) Powers Catholic
College Michigan State
NFL draft 1985: 11th round, 302nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 9
Fumble recoveries5
Sacks 1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Michael Morrissey (born December 24, 1962) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). [1] He played for the Chicago Bears from 1985 to 1993, and the Green Bay Packers in 1993. [2] He was selected by the Bears in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL draft with the 302nd overall pick. [3] He was a member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX following the 1985 NFL season. [4]

References

  1. "Storybook season". The Flint Journal . December 21, 1985. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  2. "Jim Morrissey". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  3. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  4. "Bears Trounce Patriots, 46-10, in Super Bowl". Los Angeles Times. January 27, 1986. Retrieved October 31, 2023.