Defense & Fumbles

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV
197322NORLLB57149325016121000.05
197423NORLLB571414001002.07
197625NORLLB571413414228310002.07
197726NORLLB57141415715702301.05
197827NORLLB571616005000.07
197928NORLB57162001901.02
Career886882243832112206.033
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Scoring Summary

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
197625NORLLB57141322120.9
197726NORLLB5714141160.4
Career886833018.2

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Monitor

PFR HOF Monitor: 12.35 (348th among OLB, average HOF OLB is 103.48)

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Jim Merlo?

Jim Merlo is 72 years old.

When was Jim Merlo born?

Jim Merlo was born on October 3, 1951.

Where was Jim Merlo born?

Jim Merlo was born in Sanger, CA.

How tall is Jim Merlo?

Jim Merlo is 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Jim Merlo weigh when playing?

Jim Merlo weighed 221 lbs (100 kg) when playing.

Is Jim Merlo in the Hall of Fame?

Jim Merlo has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Jim Merlo play?

Jim Merlo played 88 games over his career.

How many interception return yards did Jim Merlo have?

Jim Merlo had 224 interception return yards over his career.

When did Jim Merlo retire?

Jim Merlo last played in 1979.