Jim Van Pelt
James Sutton Van Pelt (November 11, 1935 – July 2, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1955 to 1957. Playing in the CFL in 1958 and 1959, he led the Blue Bombers to consecutive Grey Cup championships and set league records with seven touchdown passes in a game, a 107-yard touchdown pass, and 22 points scored in the 1958 Grey Cup championship game.
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Van Pelt in 1957 against Minnesota at old Memorial Stadium | |
| Born: | November 11, 1935 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Died: | July 2, 2022 (aged 86) Winnetka, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| College | Michigan |
| High school | Evanston Township |
| NFL draft | 1958, Round: 5, Pick: 55 |
| Drafted by | Washington Redskins |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1958–1959 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL West All-Star | 1959 |
His professional football career ended in 1960 when he was drafted into the United States Air Force for a three-year term of service. He died on July 2, 2022, at the age of 86.
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