About Jim Cason
Lived 1927 – 2013 (aged 86). Jim Cason was an American american football player.
James Allnut Cason Jr. (July 25, 1927 – November 24, 2013) was an American professional football safety and halfback who played eight seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL), mainly for the San Francisco 49ers. He was selected for two Pro Bowls. He also started one game at quarterback in 1954 after Y. A. Tittle broke his left hand. However, Cason was relieved by Tittle in the fourth quarter of the game.
He was the backfield coach for the American Football League's (AFL) Denver Broncos in the team's inaugural season in 1960.
He died November 24, 2013, in Harlingen, Texas.
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Who was Jim Cason?
American football player (1927-2013)
When was Jim Cason born?
Jim Cason was born on 25 July 1927 in East Carroll Parish.
When did Jim Cason die?
Jim Cason died on 24 November 2013 in Harlingen.
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Jim Cason was an american football player.
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Jim Cason was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Cason. https://biography.guide/jim-cason/
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