Jerry Fields

Jerry Eugene Fields (May 24, 1938 – March 30, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for the New York Titans of the American Football League (AFL) and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes as a quarterback.

Early life Jerry Eugene Fields was born on May 24, 1938, in Ironton, Ohio. He played high school football at Dawson-Bryant High School in Coal Grove, Ohio. He earned all-county honors in 1953 and all-state honors in both 1954 and 1955. He led the school on a 20-game winning streak as starting quarterback. He was on the freshman team in 1956. Fields was also the second-string quarterback and took over as starter for a few games his sophomore year in 1958 after Frank Kremblas suffered some injuries. Fields completed nine of 18 passes (50.0%) for 171 yards, one touchdown, and one interception that year while also rushing for 30 yards and one touchdown. Fields began the 1959 season as the starting quarterback but was later replaced by Tom Matte. Overall in 1959, Fields completed 20 of 53 passes (37.7%) for 260 yards, one touchdown, and six interceptions while rushing for 156 yards.

Professional career Fields played quarterback for the Dayton Triangles of the American Football Conference in 1960. He was selected by the New York Giants in the 13th round, with the 179th overall pick, of the 1961 NFL draft as a linebacker. He was released on August 20, 1961. Fields then played in the final regular season game for Montreal during the 1963 season. Fields played left corner linebacker, fullback, and second-string quarterback during the 1964 season. He played in 13 games overall in 1964, totaling one incomplete pass, 18 rushing attempts for 78 yards, and three receptions for 28 yards and one touchdown. On July 5, 1965, it was reported that Fields had retired due to a new house and a new job.