Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Def Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | Fmb | FR | Yds | TD | Sk | Sfty | AV | Awards |
| 1961 | 22 | DTX | DE | 75 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | ||||
| 1962* | 23 | DTX | RDT | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 4.5 | 12 | AP2, PB | ||||||||||
| 1963 | 24 | KAN | RDT | 75 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.5 | 11 | AP2 | ||||||
| 1964* | 25 | KAN | LDT | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 5.0 | 10 | AP2, PB | ||||||||||
| 1965*+ | 26 | KAN | LDE | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | AP1, PB | ||||||
| 1966*+ | 27 | KAN | LDE | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 5.5 | 11 | AP1, PB | ||||||||||
| 1967* | 28 | KAN | LDE | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 13 | AP2, PB | ||||||
| 1968* | 29 | KAN | LDE | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10.5 | 13 | AP2, PB | ||||||||||
| 1969 | 30 | KAN | LDE | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 11.0 | 14 | AP2 | ||||||||||
| 1970* | 31 | KAN | LDE | 75 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | PB | ||||||||||
| Career | 140 | 126 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 65.5 | 106 | ||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerry Mays born?
Jerry Mays was born on November 24, 1939.
Where was Jerry Mays born?
Jerry Mays was born in Dallas, TX.
How tall was Jerry Mays?
Jerry Mays was 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did Jerry Mays weigh when playing?
Jerry Mays weighed 252 lbs (114 kg) when playing.
Is Jerry Mays in the Hall of Fame?
Jerry Mays has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Jerry Mays play?
Jerry Mays played 140 games over his career.
How many sacks did Jerry Mays have?
Jerry Mays had 65.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Jerry Mays won?
Jerry Mays won 1 Super Bowl.
When did Jerry Mays retire?
Jerry Mays last played in 1970.
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