Daniel Anthony James (born August 10, 1937 – July 4, 1987) was a professional American football offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1966. He played college football at Ohio State University.
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Date of birth | August 10, 1937 |
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Place of birth | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Date of death | July 4, 1987 | (aged 49)
Place of death | Harrison, Ohio, U.S. |
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Position(s) | Tackle |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 262 lb (119 kg) |
US college | Ohio State |
High school | Elder (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
NFL draft | 1959 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 |
Drafted by | San Francisco 49ers |
Career history | |
As player | |
1960–1966 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
1967 | Chicago Bears |
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Dan attended Elder High School and the Center was drafted with the eight pick in the first round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[1]
He eventually played with the Pittsburgh Steelers and retired in the late 1960s. He then returned home to Cincinnati with his wife and children.