Jim Sweeney (American football, born 1962)

Games played:	228
Games started:	176
Fumble recoveries:	2

Jim Sweeney
No. 53, 66
Position:	Center ; Guard ; Tackle
Personal information
Born:	August 8, 1962; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:	October 1, 2022 (aged 60); Albany, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	297 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school:	Seton-La Salle (Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania)
College:	Pittsburgh
NFL draft:	1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37
Career history
As a player:
	New York Jets (1984–1994); Seattle Seahawks (1995); Pittsburgh Steelers (1996–1999);
As a coach:
	Duquesne (OL) (2000–2002); Peters Township HS (OL) (2003–2006); South Fayette HS (OL) (2007–2010); Albany (OL) (2014–2021);
Career highlights and awards
	PFWA All-Rookie Team (1984); Third-team All-American (1983); First-team All-East (1983);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	228
Games started:	176
Fumble recoveries:	2
	Player stats at PFR

James Joseph Sweeney (August 8, 1962 – October 1, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a center and guard for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After his playing career, he became an assistant coach.