Age, Biography and Wiki
Jim Nance was born on 30 December, 1942 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American football player (1942–1992). Discover Jim Nance's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
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49 years old |
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Capricorn |
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30 December 1942 |
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30 December |
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Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Date of death |
17 June, 1992 |
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Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Jim Nance Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Jim Nance height not available right now. We will update Jim Nance's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Jim Nance Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jim Nance worth at the age of 49 years old? Jim Nance’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from . We have estimated Jim Nance's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
James Solomon "Big Jim" Nance (December 30, 1942 – June 17, 1992) was an American professional football player who was a fullback with the Boston Patriots during their days in the American Football League (AFL).
It is said that the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) added the heavyweight class to accommodate Nance, who was too large for their highest weight class in 1959, which was 185 pounds.
Nance attended Indiana High School in Indiana, Pennsylvania, where he was a two-time Pennsylvania heavyweight wrestling champion in 1960 and 1961.
Nance also was a collegiate wrestler at Syracuse, and in 1963 and 1965, he was the NCAA wrestling heavyweight national champion.
Starting for three years at Syracuse University, Nance tied the school record for career touchdowns (13) and led the Orangemen football team in rushing in 1964, scoring in ten straight games.
Nance was a 19th round selection of the Boston Patriots in the 1965 AFL Draft, as well as a 4th round selection of the Chicago Bears in the 1965 NFL Draft.
Nance signed with the Patriots.
Though his rookie season was unimpressive, he led the AFL in rushing the next two seasons.
He went on to become the only AFL player ever to rush for more than 1,400 yards in a season.
At 6-1 and 260 pounds, Nance was a powerful fullback who carried 299 times in 1966, for 11 touchdowns and 1,458 yards.
That season, he rushed for 208 yards and two touchdowns in a 24–21 victory over the Oakland Raiders.
Nance was an American Football League All-Star in 1966, when he also a unanimous selection for the league's Most Valuable Player award.
He was the last Patriot to be named an MVP for over three decades.
He was an All-Star again in 1967 when he became the only AFL player to have consecutive seasons with over 1,000 yards, this time 1,216.
He retired as the Patriots' all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 45, a record he still holds.
In 1972, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles but refused to play for them, temporarily retiring.
He joined the New York Jets the following year.
In 1974, Nance played with the Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer of the World Football League, rushing for 1,240 yards.
In 1975, he ran for 767 yards before the WFL folded.
He is the all-time leading rusher in the WFL with 490 carries for 2,007 yards and a 4.1 average.
He rushed for 15 touchdowns in his WFL career.
Nance suffered a heart attack and stroke in 1983.
He died on June 17, 1992, of a heart attack in Quincy, Massachusetts.
He was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2009.
He played college football for the Syracuse Orangemen.
