Jess Richardson

Jess Richardson
Jess Richardson
Date of birth: August 18, 1930(1930-08-18)
Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date of death: June 17, 1975(1975-06-17) (aged 44)
Career information
Position(s): Defensive tackle
College: Alabama
NFL Draft: 1953 / Round: 8 / Pick: 92
Organizations
 As player:
1953-1961
1962-1964
NFL Philadelphia Eagles
AFL Boston Patriots
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls: 1 (1959)
Playing stats at NFL.com

Jesse William Richardson (August 18, 1930- June 17, 1975) was an American collegiate and Professional Football player who played defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, and in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots. Richardson played college football at the University of Alabama and was drafted in the eighth round of the 1953 NFL Draft.

He was the last lineman to have played without a face mask. He died on June 17, 1975 from kidney disease.[citation needed]

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