Jim Finks

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Finks
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1927(1927-08-31)
Age	97
Date Of Death	1994-05-08
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Leo

Jim Finks Biography

Jim Finks is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 31, 1927 in Missouri, United States. A Quarterback, who was a part of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers and later became an executive of the league.

His time with the Bears was over when he quit in protest against the selection by His tenure with the Bears came to an end after he resigned in protest over the hiring of Mike Ditka as coach. as coach.

The place he was raised is Salem, Illinois.

Jim Finks Net Worth

Jim Finks is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Finks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After his playing days He joined his team the Minnesota Vikings as their general manager for more than a decade after which he moved to Chicago to run the Bears between 1974 and 1983.

He was initially the option of the panel responsible for selecting who would become the new NFL director in 1989. However, due to opposition from owners of the senior teams the committee decided to choose He was the first choice of the committee in charge of choosing the next NFL commissioner in 1989, but due to objections by senior team owners, the committee settled on Paul Tagliabue…

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Who is Jim Finks Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Finks celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Jim Finks

1. Jim Finks played for the Calgary Stampeders in 1949.
2. He coached the University of Tulsa football team from 1954-1956.
3. Finks was the general manager of the Minnesota Vikings from 1964-1973.
4. He led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl appearance in 1985.
5. Finks was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1993 and passed away later that year at age 66.
6. He was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995.
7. Finks is credited with building successful teams for multiple NFL franchises.
8. He served as president and general manager of both the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Cubs.
9. Finks’ career spanned over four decades, beginning as a player in college football.
10. His legacy continues to influence modern sports management strategies today.

Why did Jim Finks leave the Bears?

They were a playoff team again in 1979 with a 10–6 record, best-ever for the Finks-led Bears. But Finks’ tenure in Chicago ended suddenly in 1982 when he resigned because Halas did not consult him in the hiring of Mike Ditka as head coach.

Who hired Jim Finks?

Jim Finks: The Traveler Finks did enough in college to become a 12th round pick in the 1949 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Is Jim Finks in Hall of Fame?

Pro Football Hall of Fame (1995)

Who was the Bears GM in 1983?

1983 Chicago Bears season
Head coach| Mike Ditka (2nd season)
General manager| Jim Finks
Home field| Soldier Field
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