# Jimmy Poulos

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**James Poulos** (born March 14, 1952) is an American former professional [football](/source/Gridiron_football) [running back](/source/Running_back) who played for the [Winnipeg Blue Bombers](/source/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers) of the [Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League) (CFL) and the [Jacksonville Express](/source/Jacksonville_Express) of the [World Football League](/source/World_Football_League) (WFL). He was selected by the [St. Louis Cardinals](/source/St._Louis_Cardinals_(NFL)) in the thirteenth round of the [1974 NFL draft](/source/1974_NFL_draft). He played [college football](/source/College_football) at the [University of Georgia](/source/University_of_Georgia).

## Early life and college

James Poulos was born on March 14, 1952, in [Decatur, Georgia](/source/Decatur,_Georgia).[1] He attended [Towers High School](/source/Towers_High_School) in Decatur.[1]

Poulos was a member of the [Georgia Bulldogs](/source/Georgia_Bulldogs_football) of the [University of Georgia](/source/University_of_Georgia) from 1970 to 1973 and a three-year [letterman](/source/Letterman_(sports)) from 1971 to 1973.[1] He rushed 144 times for 733 yards and eight touchdowns in 1971 while also catching six passes for 89 yards and one touchdown.[2] In 1972, he recorded 150 carries for 556 yards and seven touchdowns, and six receptions for 27 yards.[2] As a senior in 1973, Poulos totaled 167 rushing attempts for 702 yards and three touchdowns, and six catches for the third straight year for ten yards and one touchdown.[2]

## Professional career

Poulos was selected by the [St. Louis Cardinals](/source/St._Louis_Cardinals_(NFL)) in the thirteenth round, with the 319th overall pick, of the [1974 NFL draft](/source/1974_NFL_draft) and by the [Birmingham Americans](/source/Birmingham_Americans) in the 15th round, with the 173rd overall pick, of the [1974 WFL draft](/source/1974_WFL_draft).[1] However, Poulos instead signed with the [Winnipeg Blue Bombers](/source/Winnipeg_Blue_Bombers) of the [Canadian Football League](/source/Canadian_Football_League). He played in six games for the Blue Bombers during the 1974 season, rushing 34 times for 89 yards and catching eight passes for 42 yards.[1] He also lost four fumbles and suffered a knee injury.[1][3]

Poulos played for the [Jacksonville Express](/source/Jacksonville_Express) of the [World Football League](/source/World_Football_League) (WFL) in 1975, recording 21 carries for 39 yards and one touchdown, three receptions for 29 yards, and three kickoff returns for 49 yards.[1]

## References

1. ["Jimmy Poulos"](https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/p/poul00200.html). Pro Football Archives. Retrieved 7 April 2025.

1. ["Jimmy Poulos"](https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jimmy-poulos-1.html). [Sports Reference](/source/Sports_Reference). Retrieved 7 April 2025.

1. Minshew, Wayne (November 25, 1974). ["Classic: Hero Poulos Recalls '71 Thriller"](https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution/169812824/). *[The Atlanta Constitution](/source/The_Atlanta_Constitution)*. pp. 3C. Retrieved 7 April 2025.

## External links

- [Stats Crew profile](http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=poulojim001&recsort=6)
- [College stats](https://web.archive.org/web/20160305025901/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jimmy-poulos-1.html)

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