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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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Age 49 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 30 December, 1942
Birthday 30 December
Birthplace Indiana, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death 17 June, 1992
Died Place Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S.
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1942

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).

1959

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.

1960

Nance attended Indiana High School in Indiana, Pennsylvania, where he was a two-time Pennsylvania heavyweight wrestling champion in 1960 and 1961.

1963

Nance also was a collegiate wrestler at Syracuse, and in 1963 and 1965, he was the NCAA wrestling heavyweight national champion.

1964

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.

1965

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.

1966

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.

1967

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.

1972

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.

1974

In 1974, Nance played with the Houston Texans/Shreveport Steamer of the World Football League, rushing for 1,240 yards.

1975

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.

1983

Nance suffered a heart attack and stroke in 1983.

1992

He died on June 17, 1992, of a heart attack in Quincy, Massachusetts.

2009

He was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2009.

He played college football for the Syracuse Orangemen.