Jimmy Gunn
American football player (1948–2015)
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Position: | Linebacker |
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Born: |
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1948-11-27
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November 27, 1948
Augusta, Arkansas , U.S. |
Died: |
April 11, 2015
(2015-04-11)
(aged
66)
Los Angeles, California , U.S. |
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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High school: | Lincoln ( San Diego, California ) |
College: | USC |
NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 12 / Pick: 314 |
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Jimmy Gunn (November 27, 1948 – April 11, 2015) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Augusta, Arkansas . He prepped at Lincoln High School in San Diego .
College career
Gunn was a 1969 All-American defensive end at the University of Southern California . Also was All-Pac-8, and in USC's Hall of Fame.
In 1969, he teamed with All-Americans Al Cowlings and Charlie Weaver, Tody Smith, and Bubba Scott to form a defensive front that powered the Trojans to 10-0-1 record and a win over the University of Michigan in the 1970 Rose Bowl . Coach John McKay credited a six-man front on defense for the victory, big Tony Terry was added to the group known as the "Wild Bunch" consisting of Jimmy Gunn, Charlie Weaver , Al Cowlings , Tody Smith and Bubba Scott.
Professional career
Gunn played professionally for the Chicago Bears , New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers between 1970 and 1976.
Death
Gunn died of heart failure on April 11, 2015. [1]
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