Jimmy Keyes

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Jimmy Keyes
No. 52
Position Placekicker / Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1944-06-16) June 16, 1944 (age 81)
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school Laurel
College Ole Miss (1964–1967)
AFL draft 1968: 2nd round, 35th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Elton Keyes (born June 16, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker and linebacker for two seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by the Dolphins in the second round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.

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Early life and college

James Elton Keyes was born on June 16, 1944, in Laurel, Mississippi. [1] He attended Laurel High School in Laurel. [1]

Keyes was a member of the Ole Miss Rebels of the University of Mississippi from 1964 to 1967 and a three-year letterman from 1965 to 1967. [1] He earned Associated Press (AP) first-team All-SEC honors at middle guard in 1966. [2] In 1967, Keyes garnered AP and United Press International first-team All-SEC recognition at linebacker. [3] [4] He was also a placekicker from 1965 to 1967. [5] During his first college game in 1965, he totaled 12 solo tackles, an interception return touchdown, and three field goals, earning Sports Illustrated Lineman of the Week honors. [5] He was inducted into University of Mississippi's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. [5]

Professional career

Keyes was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round, with the 35th overall pick, of the 1968 NFL draft. [6] He played in 12 games for the Dolphins in 1968, converting seven of 16 field goals and 30 of 30 extra points. [6] He appeared in five games in 1950. [6] Keyes was released in 1970. [7]

Personal life

Keyes later worked as a store manager for McRae's Department Store in Florida. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Jimmy Keyes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Gators Top All-SEC". November 30, 1966.
  3. ↑ Ron Speer (November 28, 1967). "Tennessee Blockers Pace All-SEC Eleven". Gadsden times.
  4. ↑ David M. Moffit (November 28, 1967). "Stabler Leads All-SEC Squad". The Delta Democrat-Times. p. 6. Retrieved June 6, 2015– via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Ole Miss To Induct Six New Members into its Athletic Hall of Fame". University of Mississippi. September 2, 1998. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Jimmy Keyes". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Jimmy Keyes Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
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