About Jamie Rivers
Born 1945. Jamie Rivers is an American american football player.
James Albert Rivers (born September 22, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Rivers played college football for the Bowling Green Falcons.
Rivers was the St. Louis Cardinals fifth-round selection in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft. He started nine games in 1968 and was named the Cardinals team Rookie of the Year. Rivers played in St. Louis from 1968 to 1973. He was traded to the New York Jets in 1974 where he played his last two seasons.
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Who is Jamie Rivers?
American football player
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Jamie Rivers was born on 22 September 1945 in Youngstown.
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Jamie Rivers is an american football player.
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Jamie Rivers is American.
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