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Jim Katcavage

1934 – 1995

American football player

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Lived 1934 – 1995 (aged 60). Jim Katcavage was an American american football player.

James Richard Katcavage (October 28, 1934 – February 22, 1995) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) who played thirteen seasons for the New York Giants.

Biography From 1952 until 1956, Katcavage played college football at the University of Dayton and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1956 NFL draft. Although quarterback sacks did not become an official NFL statistic until 1982, Katcavage is unofficially credited with a career total of sacks, placing him fourth on the New York Giants' unofficial list.

After retiring from playing, Katcavage served as defensive line coach for the Giants from 1969 to 1973.

In 1966, Katcavage was inducted into the University of Dayton Hall of Fame.

In 2016, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Katcavage to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2016. As part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Giants, Katcavage was named the 22nd best player in Giants history.

Death Katcavage died on February 22, 1995, in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania. He was of Lithuanian descent.

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University of Dayton, Roman Catholic High School
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James Richard Katcavage

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jim Katcavage?

American football player (1934-1995)

When was Jim Katcavage born?

Jim Katcavage was born on 28 October 1934 in Wilkes-Barre.

When did Jim Katcavage die?

Jim Katcavage died on 22 February 1995.

What was Jim Katcavage's occupation?

Jim Katcavage was an american football player.

What nationality was Jim Katcavage?

Jim Katcavage was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jim Katcavage

· Wikidata: Q6196015

· DBpedia: Jim Katcavage

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