About Dan James
Lived 1937 – 1987 (aged 49). Dan James was an American american football player.
Daniel Anthony James (August 10, 1937 – July 4, 1987) was an American professional football offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1966. He played college football at Ohio State University.
James attended Elder High School and the center was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the eighth pick in the first round of the 1959 NFL draft.
He eventually played for the Steelers and retired in the late 1960s. He then returned home to Cincinnati with his wife and children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dan James?
American football player (1937-1987)
When was Dan James born?
Dan James was born on 10 August 1937 in Cincinnati.
When did Dan James die?
Dan James died on 4 July 1987.
What was Dan James's occupation?
Dan James was an american football player.
What nationality was Dan James?
Dan James was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dan James (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dan James. https://biography.guide/dan-james/
MLA: "Dan James." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dan-james/.
Chicago: "Dan James." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dan-james/.
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