Dan James (American football)

Dan James
No. 55, 77, 74
Born:(1937-08-10)August 10, 1937
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Died:July 4, 1987(1987-07-04) (aged 49)
Harrison, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight262 lb (119 kg)
CollegeOhio State
High schoolElder (Cincinnati, Ohio)
NFL draft1959, round: 1, pick: 8
Drafted bySan Francisco 49ers
Career history
As player
1960–1966Pittsburgh Steelers
1967Chicago Bears
Career highlights and awards

Daniel Anthony James (born August 10, 1937 – July 4, 1987) was a professional American football offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1966. He played college football at Ohio State University.

Dan attended Elder High School and the center was drafted with the eight pick in the first round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[1]

He eventually played with the Pittsburgh Steelers and retired in the late 1960s. He then returned home to Cincinnati with his wife and children.

  1. ^ "1959". www.drafthistory.com. Retrieved March 24, 2019.