Defense & Fumbles

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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
196323STLDB491000.00
196424STLRCB4914735303021000.05
196525STLRCB491212511304200000.07
196626STLLCB49111122001500000.05
196727STLRCB491312200000000.05
196828ATLFS/RCB4914144100173034802.55
Career655616286173244802.527
5 yrsSTL51421218604221000.022
1 yrATL14144100173034802.55
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
196424STLRCB491471212516810.423802119.0216
196525STLRCB49121210000.00113
196828ATLFS/RCB49141411560175.10204
Career6556241811687.523802119.0553
5 yrsSTL5142131251689.623802119.0349
1 yrATL141411560175.10204

Scoring Summary

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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
196424STLRCB491471160.4
196828ATLFS/RCB4914141160.4
Career6556112012.2
5 yrsSTL51421106.1
1 yrATL14141106.4

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PFR HOF Monitor: 9.75 (884th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Burson born?

Jimmy Burson was born on October 13, 1940.

Where was Jimmy Burson born?

Jimmy Burson was born in La Grange, GA.

How tall was Jimmy Burson?

Jimmy Burson was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did Jimmy Burson weigh when playing?

Jimmy Burson weighed 175 lbs (79 kg) when playing.

Is Jimmy Burson in the Hall of Fame?

Jimmy Burson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Jimmy Burson play?

Jimmy Burson played 65 games over his career.

How many interception return yards did Jimmy Burson have?

Jimmy Burson had 286 interception return yards over his career.

When did Jimmy Burson retire?

Jimmy Burson last played in 1968.