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词条 Jim Eliopulos
释义

  1. Early years

  2. Professional career

     Dallas Cowboys  St. Louis Cardinals  New York Jets  Toronto Argonauts (CFL) 

  3. References

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  • Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|1982}})
  • St. Louis Cardinals ({{NFL Year|1983}})
  • New York Jets ({{NFL Year|1983}}–{{NFL Year|1985}})
  • Toronto Argonauts ({{CFL Year|1987}})

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  • All-WAC (1981)
  • Honorable-mention All-American (1981)

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James A. Eliopulos (born April 18, 1959) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, St. Louis Cardinals and New York Jets. He played college football at the University of Wyoming.

Early years

Eliopulos attended Cheyenne Central High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track. He was named Wyoming's high school athlete of the year as a senior.

He played football for Westminster College, before transferring to the University of Wyoming after his sophomore season.

As a junior, he started at linebacker after having played different positions (including tight end) in previous years, finishing with 83 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 4 sacks.

In 1981, he posted 84 tackles (led the team), 2 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and a then school record 10 sacks.[1] His best game was against Colorado State University when he made 10 tackles, 6 sacks for 54 yards in losses and one interception, earning him WAC player of the week honors.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Eliopulos was selected in the third round (81st overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, who liked his potential as an athlete. He injured his knee during the first week of training camp and was placed on the injured reserve list on September 6, 1982.[2] He was released on August 22, 1983.[3]

St. Louis Cardinals

On August 25, 1983, he was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals, but was released after playing in 4 games.[4]

New York Jets

In 1983, he signed with the New York Jets as a free agent. He spent 3 seasons as a backup, playing mainly on special teams. In 1985, he was cut on 3 different occasions.[5]

Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

In 1987, he was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 3.

References

1. ^{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=336&dat=19811125&id=bktTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=24MDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5965,2879952 | title=Defensive team announced; 3 Utes, 2 Cougars are among the honorees | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}
2. ^{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19820907&id=G39UAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Bo8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4449,6396732 | title=Transactions | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}
3. ^{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1320&dat=19830823&id=Uj9WAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3OkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3753,2594555 | title=Cowboys Cut Former Gator Chris Faulkner | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}
4. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1983/09/11/sports/sports-people-question-of-ethics.html | title=SPORTS PEOPLE; Question of Ethics | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}
5. ^{{cite web| url=http://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/11/06/Linebacker-Jim-Eliopulos-waived-three-times-this-season-by/4848500101200/ | title=Linebacker Jim Eliopulos, waived three times this season by... | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}
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