Jim Opperman

Jim Opperman

No. 54
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1953-12-18) December 18, 1953 (age 71) Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lakewood
College:	Colorado State
Undrafted:	1975
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1975)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Jay Opperman (born December 18, 1953) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1975. He played college football at Colorado State University.^[1][2]

Opperman played 10 games for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1975 season, only making a single kick-off return for 15 yards.^[3] He debuted on Sunday September 21 against the New York Giants at home and played his last game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday November 23, 1975 at home.^[4] He was dropped from the playing squad in November.

Since 1978, he has been a Colorado high school wrestling coach.^[5]

References

1. "Jim Opperman Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
2. "Jim Opperman, LB". Nfl.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
3. "1975 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) - Pro Football Archives".
4. "Jim Opperman Game Log".
5. "Knights - Coaches".