Jesse Whittenton
Urshell James "Jesse" Whittenton (May 9, 1934 – May 21, 2012)[1] was an American football player who played nine seasons in the NFL, mainly for the Green Bay Packers.
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| Born: | May 9, 1934 Big Spring, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died: | May 21, 2012 (aged 78) Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| College | Texas Western |
| NFL draft | 1956 / Round: 5 / Pick: 60 |
| Drafted by | Los Angeles Rams |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956–1957 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1958–1964 | Green Bay Packers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 2 |
| Honors | Packers Hall of Fame |
Whittenton also played golf on the Senior PGA Tour in the late 1980s. His best finish was T-21 at the 1989 Showdown Classic.
References
- "Jesse Whittenton". Getz Funeral Home. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
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