Jimmy Gunn

American football player, NFL offensive lineman

Jimmy Gunn - American football player, NFL offensive lineman
Born

1948
77 years ago

Died

April 11th, 2015
10 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). Started his professional career with the New York Giants and later played for the Atlanta Falcons. Contributed to the offensive line that protected quarterbacks and opened pathways for running backs. Made a significant impact on the field during his tenure in the league and was part of the foundational efforts of the teams he played for during the 1980s.

Played for New York Giants

Played for Atlanta Falcons

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