Jim Kearney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Jim Kearney

American football player

Date of Birth: 21-Jan-1943

Place of Birth: Wharton, Texas, United States

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

James Lee Kearney (born January 21, 1943 in Wharton, Texas) is a former American football safety who played twelve seasons in the National Football League and the American Football League from 1965-1976.
In college, he played quarterback for Prairie View A&M, where one of his wide receivers was future Kansas City Chiefs teammate Otis Taylor.
He was drafted in the 11th round of the 1965 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
He then played for the Chiefs from 1967 through 1975 and for the New Orleans Saints in 1976.
He started in Super Bowl IV for the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 1972, he tied an NFL record by returning four interceptions for touchdowns.
He also led the league with 192 yards on interception returns.
He wore jersey number 46 while with the Chiefs.
In retirement, he has taken up golf and coached little league football in the Kansas City area.