Jim Nance

James Solomon "Big Jim" Nance (December 30, 1942 – June 17, 1992) was an American professional football player who was a fullback with the Boston Patriots during their days in the American Football League (AFL). He was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2009. He played college football for the Syracuse Orangemen.

Jim Nance
No. 35
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:December 30, 1942
Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:June 17, 1992(1992-06-17) (aged 49)
Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College:Syracuse
NFL draft:1965 / Round: 4 / Pick: 45
(by the Chicago Bears)
AFL draft:1965 / Round: 19 / Pick: 6
(by the Boston Patriots)
Career history
  • Boston/New England Patriots (19651971)
  • New York Jets (1973)
  • Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer (19741975)
Career highlights and awards
  • AFL MVP (1966)
  • All-AFL (1966, 1967, 1969)
  • AFL All-Star (1966, 1967)
  • 2× AFL rushing champion (1966, 1967)
  • AFL rushing touchdowns leader (1966)
  • Boston Patriots All-1960s Team
  • New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team
  • New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
  • New England Patriots Hall of Fame
  • Most rushing yards, AFL season: 1,458 (1966)
  • First-team All-East (1964)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:5,401
Yards per carry:4.0
Touchdowns:45
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Syracuse Orange
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
1963 KentHeavyweight
1965 LaramieHeavyweight
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