Jimmy Woods (American football)

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Jimmy Woods
Position:Center, tackle, guard
Personal information
Born:(1894-05-05)May 5, 1894
Jamestown, New York
Died:December 3, 1966(1966-12-03) (aged 72)
Salamanca, New York
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:22

James John Woods (May 5, 1894 – December 3, 1966) was an American football player. A native of Jamestown, New York, he played professional football a center, tackle, and guard for the Rochester Jeffersons in the earliest years of the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in 22 NFL games between 1920 and 1924.[1] Prior to playing professional football, hew worked as an electrical welder.[2] After retiring from football, he lived in Salamanca, New York, and worked for Prudential Insurance Co.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Jimmy Woods". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
  2. ^ Draft registration card for James John Woods, born May 5, 1894, dated June 5, 1917. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line].
  3. ^ Draft registration card for James John Woods, born May 5, 1894. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line].
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