Jim Ward (quarterback)

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Jim Ward
No. 16
Position Quarterback
Personal information
Born (1944-07-16) July 16, 1944 (age 81)
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school Gaithersburg (Gaithersburg, Maryland)
College Gettysburg
NFL draft 1966: 14th round, 215th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
TDINT 2–2
Passing yards165
Passer rating 63.8
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James Edgar Harold Ward (born July 16, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Gettysburg Bullets. He played in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts from 1967 to 1968 and for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1971. [1] With the Colts up 34–0, Ward briefly saw action in relief of starting quarterback Earl Morrall in the final minutes of the 1968 NFL Championship Game.

He attended Gettysburg College and was the only player in school history to be drafted. [2]

References

  1. "Jim Ward Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. "Gettysburg Players/Alumni". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 31, 2018.