About Jim Shorter
Lived 1938 – 2000 (aged 61). Jim Shorter was an American american football player.
James Shorter (June 8, 1938 – June 1, 2000) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at the University of Detroit and was drafted in the fourteenth round of the 1962 NFL draft.
He was a participant in the 1967 Cleveland Summit which was held in support of Muhammad Ali's draft refusal during the Vietnam War.
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Who was Jim Shorter?
American football player (1938-2000)
When was Jim Shorter born?
Jim Shorter was born on 8 June 1938 in Montgomery.
When did Jim Shorter die?
Jim Shorter died on 1 June 2000.
What was Jim Shorter's occupation?
Jim Shorter was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Shorter?
Jim Shorter was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Shorter. https://biography.guide/jim-shorter/
MLA: "Jim Shorter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-shorter/.
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