About Jim Ward
Born 1944. Jim Ward is an American american football player.
James Edgar Harold Ward (born July 16, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Gettysburg Bullets. He played in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts from 1967 to 1968 and for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1971. With the Colts up 34–0, Ward briefly saw action in relief of starting quarterback Earl Morrall in the final minutes of the 1968 NFL Championship Game.
He attended Gettysburg College and was the only player in school history to be drafted.
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Who is Jim Ward?
American football quarterback
When was Jim Ward born?
Jim Ward was born on 16 July 1944 in Frederick.
What is Jim Ward's occupation?
Jim Ward is an american football player.
What nationality is Jim Ward?
Jim Ward is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Ward (quarterback)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Ward. https://biography.guide/jim-ward-american-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Ward." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-ward-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Ward." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-ward-american-football-player/.
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