About Jim Norton
Lived 1942 – 2021 (aged 78–79). Jim Norton was an American american football player.
James Alfred Norton (November 18, 1942 – January 12, 2021) was an American professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Washington and was selected 30th overall in the third round of the 1965 NFL draft.
Norton died on January 12, 2021, of brain cancer and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Norton?
American football defensive lineman
When was Jim Norton born?
Jim Norton was born on 18 November 1942 in Wilmington.
When did Jim Norton die?
Jim Norton died in 2021.
What was Jim Norton's occupation?
Jim Norton was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Norton?
Jim Norton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Norton (defensive lineman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Norton. https://biography.guide/jim-norton-american-football-player-1942/
MLA: "Jim Norton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-norton-american-football-player-1942/.
Chicago: "Jim Norton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-norton-american-football-player-1942/.
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