Allen Jacobs
Allen Winnett Jacobs (May 19, 1941 – April 22, 2014) was a National Football League fullback and halfback with the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Utah.
 Jacobs, circa 1964 | |
| Born: | May 19, 1941 Los Angeles, California |
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| Died: | April 22, 2014 (aged 72) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Fullback Halfback |
| College | Utah |
| AFL draft | 1964 / Round: 26 / Pick: 205 (by the Buffalo Bills) |
| NFL draft | 1964 / Round: 10 / Pick: 139 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1965 | Green Bay Packers |
| 1966–1967 | New York Giants |
| Career stats | |
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Jacobs was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the tenth round (139th overall) of the 1964 NFL Draft. He was a member of the 1965 NFL Champion Green Bay Packer team. He was also drafted by the AFL's Buffalo Bills in the 26th round (205th overall) of the 1964 American Football League Draft.
After his playing career ended, Jacobs served for eight seasons as the head coach of Westminster Parsons football from 1971 to 1978. During his tenure, Jacobs compiled an overall record of 31 wins and 41 losses (31–41).[1]
References
- "Former Packer back quits coaching post". The Milwaukee Journal. Google News Archives. December 14, 1978. Retrieved April 25, 2012.
- http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsinternet/57871352-71/jacobs-funeral-nfl-utah.html.csp
- http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx?n=allen-winnett-jacobs&pid=170810708&fhid=19571
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