Jim Musick

James Andrew Musick (May 5, 1910 – December 15, 1992) was an American law enforcement official and professional football player.

He played college football for the USC Trojans and professionally for the Boston Braves/Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) from 1932 to 1936, leading the league in rushing in 1933. He later became the Sheriff of Orange County, California, serving from 1947 to 1975.

Early life and college career Jim Musick was born May 5, 1910, in Kirksville, Missouri to a family of some note. Famous relatives included authors John R. Musick and Ruth Ann Musick, as well as painter Archie Musick. His family moved to Southern California when Jim was a young boy. After attending Santa Ana High School, Musick played college football at the University of Southern California (USC) from 1929 to 1931.

It was at USC he earned the nickname "Sweet" Musick as he helped lead the Trojans to two Rose Bowl victories and a national championship in 1931. Musick had 393 carries for 1,605 yards at USC. He was inducted into the Orange County Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.

Sheriff's Deputy While still a professional football player, Jim Musick began working in the offseason as a deputy for the Orange County Sheriff's Department, which was headquartered in his hometown of Santa Ana, California. After retirement from the NFL, Musick took up law enforcement full-time, except for a period during World War II when he served as a US Marine officer.