Jim Plunkett

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Plunkett
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 5, 1947(1947-12-05)
Age	77
Birthplace	San Jose
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jim Plunkett Biography

Jim Plunkett is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 5, 1947 in San Jose, California, United States. The former NFL football player with players with the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders He was awarded Super Bowl XV MVP.

In his college days He beat In college, he beat out Joe Montana for quarterback of the year honors. for the title of quarterback of the year.

The place of birth was San Jose, California, in 1947.

Jim Plunkett Net Worth

Jim Plunkett is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Plunkett 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Stanford University where he received the Heisman Trophy in the year 1970.

Following his time in the NFL then, he was a radio announcer on the Raiders post-game broadcasts.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jim Plunkett height 6 ft 3 in Jim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jim Plunkett Dating?

According to our records, Jim Plunkett married to Gerry Plunkett. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Plunkett’s is not dating anyone.

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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 Plunkett celebrates birthday on December 5 of every year.

Top Facts about Jim Plunkett

1. Jim Plunkett won two Super Bowl championships.
2. He was the first Latino quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
3. Plunkett won the Heisman Trophy in 1970.
4. He played for three NFL teams during his career.
5. Plunkett retired with over 25,000 passing yards and 164 touchdowns.
6. He suffered numerous injuries throughout his career.
7. Plunkett was drafted first overall by the New England Patriots in 1971.
8. He was named MVP of Super Bowl XV in 1981.
9. Plunkett is considered one of the greatest comeback stories in NFL history.
10. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990.

What ethnicity is Jim Plunkett?

Born in San Jose, CA to parents of Native American and Hispanic origin, Plunkett first showed athletic promise at age 14, when he won a throwing contest with a toss of over 60 yards.

Was Jim Plunkett a good QB?

Plunkett was one of the most successful quarterbacks in college and the NFL during his playing days. He won the 1970 Heisman Trophy while playing at Stanford, was named AFC Rookie of the Year in 1971 and led the Raiders to two Super Bowl titles in 1981 and 1984.

Are Jim Plunkett's parents blind?

His parents were both blind. His mother, Carmen, was sightless since she was 19 because of typhoid fever. His father, William, was legally blind and worked as a news vendor. Plunkett delivered newspapers and took odd jobs to earn pocket money but still found time for football.

How old was Jim Plunkett when he won the Super Bowl?

At the age of 36 , Plunkett led the domination of the Redskins. He threw for 172 yards and a touchdown in a 38-9 Super Bowl victory. Plunkett spent the rest of his career with the Raiders as a backup.

Who was the first Native American NFL player?

No. 2, 21, 3
Born:| May 22 or 28, 1887 Near Prague, Indian Territory (in modern Oklahoma, United States)
Died:| March 28, 1953 (aged 65) Lomita, California, United States
Height:| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:| 202 lb (92 kg)