Jim Jodat

James Steven Jodat (March 3, 1954 – October 21, 2015) was a professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, the Seattle Seahawks, and the San Diego Chargers.

Jim Jodat
No. 43, 40
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1954-03-03)March 3, 1954
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Died:October 21, 2015(2015-10-21) (aged 61)
Lake Forest, California
Career information
College:Carthage
NFL Draft:1976 / Round: 12 / Pick: 344
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts
-yards:
226-866
Receptions-yards:35-265
Touchdowns:10
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

He was a high school player for Pio Nono in St. Francis, Wisconsin. He played college football at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin (declining more attractive offers because Carthage was closer to his widowed mother's home in Milwaukee).[1][2] He died from cancer in 2015.[3]

References

  1. Jackel, Pete. "Jodat follows strong example" Racine Journal-Times May 24, 2004
  2. "JIM JODAT". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  3. http://www.jsonline.com/sports/carthages-leading-rusher-jim-jodat-played-in-nfl-b99601151z1-335491361.html


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