Jim Houston Death
James passed away on September 13, 2018 at the age of 80.
When did Jim Houston die?
September 13, 2018How old was Jim Houston when died?
80
Jim Houston Birthday and Date of Death
Jim Houston was born on November 3, 1937 and died on September 13, 2018. James was 80 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 3, 1937
Date of Death: September 13, 2018
Age at Death: 80
Jim Houston - Biography
James Edward "Jim" Houston was a former American football linebacker who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Houston played for the Ohio State Buckeyes as an end. He was a three-year starter under head coach Woody Hayes and twice the team MVP. He was elected the team captain as a senior.
Houston was chosen in the first round of both the AFL draft by the Buffalo Bills and the NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. Like his older brother Lin Houston, Jim chose the Browns. He originally played as a defensive end under head coach Paul Brown, but later moved to linebacker under Blanton Collier. At linebacker he became a four-time Pro Bowl selection, and helped the Browns win the 1964 NFL Championship.
Houston was one of the few players to achieve the "triple crown" of football - winning a State Championship in high school (Massillon), a National Championship in college (Ohio State), and an NFL Championship in the professional ranks (Cleveland Browns).
