James Patrick Beirne (October 15, 1946 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver.[1] He played college football at Purdue University, where he was an All-American. He played professionally for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) and was named an AFL All-Star in 1969.[citation needed] He later played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oilers and San Diego Chargers.
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| Position: | Wide receiver / Tight end |
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| Born: | (1946-10-15)October 15, 1946 McKeesport, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | May 28, 2021(2021-05-28) (aged 74) Kerrville, Texas |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) |
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| High school: | McKeesport (PA) |
| College: | Purdue |
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 4 / Pick: 105 |
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Beirne lived in Fredericksburg, Texas.
His son, Kevin Beirne, was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher from 2000–2006.[citation needed]
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