Jerome Barkum (born July 18, 1950) is a former wide receiver and tight end in the National Football League. He played 12 years with New York Jets.[1] He was drafted by the Jets out of Jackson State University with the 9th overall pick in the first round of the 1972 NFL Draft. In 1973, he was selected to the Pro Bowl as a WR. His biggest catch in the NFL was made in Shea Stadium in a 1981 clash against the Miami Dolphins in the last seconds of the game to lift the Jets to victory 16-15. The Jets made the playoffs that year for the first time since their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1969. Barkum was also a part of the Jets team in the 1982 season that made it to that year's AFC Championship.
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Position: | Tight end / Wide receiver | ||||||
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Born: | (1950-07-18) July 18, 1950 (age 72) Gulfport, Mississippi | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Gulfport (MS) 33rd Avenue | ||||||
College: | Jackson State | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9 | ||||||
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In 2013 Jerome Barkum started Smooth Jazz Jams Radio TV, as it is the most popular viewing and listening on TV. With over 95 world artists' endorsements, featuring smooth jazz, chill lounge, reggae, and more. Their award-winning jingle was produced by Konstantin Klashtorni and is the absolute best.
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