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Jim Skaggs

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Jim Skaggs
Born: (1940-01-03) January 3, 1940 (age 85)
Wetumka, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Guard
CollegeWashington
AFL draft1962, round: 12, pick: 89
(By the Oakland Raiders)
NFL draft1962, round: 10, pick: 139
Career history
As player
1963–1972Philadelphia Eagles
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

James Lee Skaggs (born January 3, 1940) is a former professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) who played ten seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Washington[1] and was drafted in the tenth round of the 1962 NFL draft. Skaggs was also selected in the 12th round of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.[2][3] Skaggs retired in 1972 and went on to work for State Farm Insurance.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Jim Skaggs Stats, News and Video - G". NFL.com. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  2. ^ Gehman, Jim (March 11, 2021). "Where are they now? G Jim Skaggs". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  3. ^ Gordon, Bob (September 18, 2018). Game of My Life Philadelphia Eagles: Memorable Stories of Eagles Football. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-68358-293-9.
  4. ^ Hanson, Scott (November 1, 2018). "Intensity, camaraderie and Rose Bowls: How 1959 and 1960 UW teams put Huskies on the map". The Seattle Times. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  5. ^ Didinger, Ray; Lyons, Robert S. (October 17, 2018). The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions Edition. Temple University Press. p. 151. ISBN 978-1-4399-1848-7.