Jim Weaver

American football player and coach

Jim Weaver - American football player and coach
Born

1945
80 years ago

Died

July 2nd, 2015
10 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Oregon. Coached multiple high school teams and served as an assistant coach at the collegiate level. Led the University of Oregon to a bowl appearance as head coach in 1980. Contributed to the development of several players who went on to play professionally.

Played for the University of Oregon

Coached University of Oregon football

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