Jim Covert

Jim Covert

NFL player


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number=74
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1960|3|22
Birthplace= Conway, Pennsylvania
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Position=Offensive tackle
College=Pittsburgh
DraftedYear=1983
DraftedRound=1 / Pick 6
Stats=Y
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Career Highlights=Y
Awards=NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
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years=1983-1990
teams=Chicago Bears
ProBowls=2
HOF=
CollegeHOF=90045

James Paul "Jimbo" Covert (born March 22, 1960 in Conway, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears. Covert attended the University of Pittsburgh where he was a two time All-American after getting his start in football at Freedom Area High School in Beaver County north of Pittsburgh. He was drafted by the Bears with the sixth selection of the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Covert was the Bears offensive captain along with Walter Payton. Nominated to the Pro Bowl twice, he also won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears. He retired following the 1990 season due to back injuries. Covert was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. He was also elected to the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2003. Covert also once participated in a twenty man battle royal at "WrestleMania 2", during which a mix of NFL and WWF stars participated. He now works for HealthSouth as the Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Business Development.


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