Joe Majors

Joe Inman Majors (December 25, 1936 – January 4, 2007) was an American football player, lobbyist, and politician. He played professionally for the Houston Oilers of American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Florida State University.

Early life Joe Inman Majors was born on December 25, 1936, in Lynchburg, Tennessee. As a sophomore in 1957, he completed 20 of 49 passes (40.8%) for 206 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions.

Professional career Majors signed with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) on January 5, 1960, after going undrafted in the 1960 AFL draft. He played in one game for the Oilers during the 1960 season as a defensive back, before being released on September 13, 1960. His brothers Johnny, Billy, and Bobby also played football.

Majors died on January 4, 2007, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 70. He had been sick for a few years due to heart problems and cancer.