Jerry Norton

Jerry Ray Norton (May 16, 1931 – January 14, 2020) was a professional American football safety and punter in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. He was selected to five Pro Bowls. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.

Jerry Norton
Norton on a 1955 Bowman football card
No. 41, 25, 23
Position:Safety, punter
Personal information
Born:(1931-05-16)May 16, 1931
Gilmer, Texas, U.S.
Died:January 14, 2020(2020-01-14) (aged 88)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Texarkana (TX) Texas
College:SMU
NFL draft:1954 / Round: 7 / Pick: 81
Career history
Career highlights and awards
NFL records
  • Most passes intercepted in a single game: 4 (twice, tied)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:131
Interceptions:35
Touchdowns:8
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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