Jim Root American football player

James Frederic Root (August 17, 1931 – May 26, 2003) was a professional American football quarterback in the National Football League. He played two seasons for the Chicago Cardinals (1953, 1956).Root then coached college football at the University of New Hampshire and the College of William & Mary, compiling a 57–62–2 record in 12 seasons.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 17, 1931
Birth place
Toledo Ohio
Date of deathMay 26, 2003

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American football player

Career start1953
Career end1956
Draft pick268
Draft round23
Draft year1953
Position
Quarterback
teams
Arizona Cardinals

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