About Jimmy Sims
Born 1953. Jimmy Sims is an American american football player.
James Sims (born December 28, 1953) is a former National Football League (NFL) linebacker who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976. He attended Locke High School, Los Angeles Harbor College and the University of Southern California before being selected by the New York Giants in the 12th round (288th overall) in the 1974 NFL draft. Sims was a 19th round (225th overall) of the Hawaiians in the 1974 WFL College draft. However, Sims played for the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League in 1974. The Hornets traded Sims to the Southern California Sun (WFL) in 1975.
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Who is Jimmy Sims?
American gridiron football player
When was Jimmy Sims born?
Jimmy Sims was born on 28 December 1953 in Galveston.
What is Jimmy Sims's occupation?
Jimmy Sims is an american football player.
What nationality is Jimmy Sims?
Jimmy Sims is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Sims. https://biography.guide/jimmy-sims/
MLA: "Jimmy Sims." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jimmy-sims/.
Chicago: "Jimmy Sims." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jimmy-sims/.
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