About Jim Powers
Lived 1928 – 2013 (aged 85). Jim Powers was an American american football player.
James W. Powers (February 29, 1928 – July 27, 2013) was an American professional football player and coach. He played professionally as a quarterback, defensive back and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Francisco 49ers from 1950 to 1953. He played college football for at the University of Southern California (USC). Powers served as the head football coach at Santa Monica City College—now known as Santa Monica College—in Santa Monica, California from 1956 to 1971. His 1958 Santa Monica Corsairs football team compiled a 10–0 record and defeated in the Junior Rose Bowl.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Powers?
player of American football
When was Jim Powers born?
Jim Powers was born on 29 February 1928 in Los Angeles, California.
When did Jim Powers die?
Jim Powers died on 27 July 2013.
What was Jim Powers's occupation?
Jim Powers was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Powers?
Jim Powers was American.
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· DBpedia: Jim Powers (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Powers. https://biography.guide/jim-powers-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Powers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-powers-american-football-player/.
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