About Jim Cox
Lived 1920 – 2014 (aged 93). Jim Cox was an American lawyer.
James Ellingson Cox was an American professional football player who was a guard for the San Francisco 49ers of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and Stanford Cardinal
After football, Cox worked as an attorney in Contra Costa County. In 1955, he investigated boxing and wrestling practices for the California State Athletic Commission, looking for ties to organized crime, and for a rumored conspiracy to monopolize matches.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Cox?
player of American football
When was Jim Cox born?
Jim Cox was born on 6 September 1920 in St. Louis.
When did Jim Cox die?
Jim Cox died on 29 July 2014 in Lafayette.
What was Jim Cox's occupation?
Jim Cox was a lawyer.
What nationality was Jim Cox?
Jim Cox was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Cox. https://biography.guide/jim-cox-lawyer/
MLA: "Jim Cox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-cox-lawyer/.
Chicago: "Jim Cox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-cox-lawyer/.
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