About Jim Richards
Lived 1946 – 2022 (aged 75). Jim Richards was an American american football player.
James Buis Richards Jr. (October 28, 1946 – March 8, 2022) was an American professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). After attending Virginia Tech, Richards played for the New York Jets in 1968 and 1969. He was a member of the Super Bowl III winning Jets team.
Richards died on March 8, 2022, at the age of 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Richards?
American football player (1946–2022)
When was Jim Richards born?
Jim Richards was born on 28 October 1946 in Charlotte.
When did Jim Richards die?
Jim Richards died on 8 March 2022.
What was Jim Richards's occupation?
Jim Richards was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Richards?
Jim Richards was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Richards (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Richards. https://biography.guide/jim-richards-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Richards." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-richards-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Richards." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-richards-american-football-player/.
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