Jim Ward (quarterback)

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Jim Ward
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Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1944-07-16) July 16, 1944 (age 80)
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Gaithersburg (Gaithersburg, Maryland)
College: Gettysburg
NFL draft: 1966  / round: 14 / pick: 215
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
TDINT:2-2
Passing yards:165
Passer rating:63.8
Stats at Pro Football Reference   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

James Edgar Harold Ward (born July 16, 1944) is a former professional American football quarterback. He played for the Baltimore Colts from 1967 to 1968 and for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1971. [1] He attended Gettysburg College and was the only player in school history to be drafted. [2]

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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.