About Jim Sivell
Lived 1914 – 1997 (aged 83). Jim Sivell was an American american football player.
Ralph James "Happy" Sivell (March 12, 1914 – March 16, 1997) was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) and the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected in the tenth round of the 1938 NFL draft with the 83rd overall pick. He played for the NFL's Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers (1938–1942, 1944) and New York Giants (1944–1945) and the AAFC's Miami Seahawks.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Sivell?
American football player (1914-1997)
When was Jim Sivell born?
Jim Sivell was born on 12 March 1914 in Pine Mountain.
When did Jim Sivell die?
Jim Sivell died on 16 March 1997.
What was Jim Sivell's occupation?
Jim Sivell was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Sivell?
Jim Sivell was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Sivell. https://biography.guide/jim-sivell/
MLA: "Jim Sivell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-sivell/.
Chicago: "Jim Sivell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-sivell/.
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