Jim Files

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Jimmie Dale Files (born January 16, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Giants 13th overall in the 1970 NFL draft.^[1] He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

Key Information

No. 58
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1948-01-16) January 16, 1948 (age 77) Paris, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:	Southside (AR)
College:	Oklahoma
NFL draft:	1970: 1st round, 13th overall
Career history
New York Giants (1970–1973)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Eight (1969)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 5 Fumble recoveries: 5 Touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Interceptions:	5
Fumble recoveries:	5
Touchdowns:	1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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