About Jim Welch
Lived 1938 – 2017 (aged 79). Jim Welch was an American american football player.
James Welch (March 17, 1938 — October 25, 2017) was an American professional football player for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
Welch is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is caused by repeated hits to the head.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Welch?
American football player (1938-2017)
When was Jim Welch born?
Jim Welch was born on 17 March 1938 in Anson.
When did Jim Welch die?
Jim Welch died on 25 October 2017 in Southlake.
What was Jim Welch's occupation?
Jim Welch was an american football player.
What nationality was Jim Welch?
Jim Welch was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Welch. https://biography.guide/jim-welch/
MLA: "Jim Welch." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-welch/.
Chicago: "Jim Welch." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-welch/.
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