Jim Yarbrough (defensive back)

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Jim Yarbrough
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1963-11-20) November 20, 1963 (age 60)
United States
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Fulton
College: Murray State
Undrafted: 1986
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

James Edward Yarbrough (born November 20, 1963) is a former American football defensive back who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Murray State University. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Jim Yarbrough Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  2. "Jim Yarbrough, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved June 20, 2021.