| Number | 81, 85, 88 |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Position 2 | Tight end |
| Birth date | October 15, 1946 |
| Birth place | McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death date | May 28, 2021 (aged 74) |
| Death place | Kerrville, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 2 |
| Weight lb | 206 |
| High school | McKeesport |
| College | Purdue |
| Draftyear | 1968 |
| Draftround | 4 |
| Draftpick | 105 |
| Pastteams | |
| Highlights |
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| Statleague | NFL/AFL |
| Statlabel 1 | Receptions |
| Statvalue 1 | 142 |
| Statlabel 2 | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue 2 | 2,011 |
| Statlabel 3 | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue 3 | 11 |
| Pfr | B/BeirJi00 |
James Patrick Beirne (October 15, 1946 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football at Purdue University, where he was an All-American. He played professionally for the Houston Oilers of the AFL and was named an AFL All-Star in 1969.[citation needed] He later played in the NFL for the Oilers and San Diego Chargers.
Beirne lived in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Jim has two sons, Kevin Beirne, a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher from 2000 to 2006, and Mike Beirne, a wide receiver and linebacker at the University of Kentucky from 1998 to 2001.[citation needed]
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References
- ^ "OILERS WIN BY 45-17 AND FINISH SECOND". The New York Times. December 6, 1968. Retrieved June 18, 2021.