About Jim Gaffney
Lived 1921 – 2015 (aged 94). Jim Gaffney was an American american football player.
James Thomas Gaffney Jr. (April 26, 1921 – August 9, 2015) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins in 1945 and 1946. In Week 3 of the 1946 season against Detroit, he scored a receiving touchdown from Sammy Baugh. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected in the 15th round of the 1944 NFL draft with the 149th overall pick.
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Who was Jim Gaffney?
American football player (1921-2015)
When was Jim Gaffney born?
Jim Gaffney was born on 21 April 1921 in Cumberland.
When did Jim Gaffney die?
Jim Gaffney died on 9 August 2015.
What was Jim Gaffney's occupation?
Jim Gaffney was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Gaffney?
Jim Gaffney was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Gaffney. https://biography.guide/jim-gaffney/
MLA: "Jim Gaffney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-gaffney/.
Chicago: "Jim Gaffney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-gaffney/.
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