James Gallagher Fraser (May 29, 1936 – April 18, 2020) was an American professional football linebacker and punter who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). In the 1959 NFL draft, Fraser was selected in the 21st round (250th overall) by the Cleveland Browns. He played six seasons for the AFL's Denver Broncos (1962–1964), Kansas City Chiefs (1965), and Boston Patriots (1966) and the NFL's New Orleans Saints (1968).

Jim Fraser

Fraser on his high school's baseball team
No. 55, 51
Position:	Linebacker, Punter
Personal information
Born:	May 29, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died:	April 18, 2020(2020-04-18) (aged 83) Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Career information
College:	Wisconsin
NFL Draft:	1959 / Round: 21 / Pick: 250
Career history
Denver Broncos (1962–1964) Kansas City Chiefs (1965) Boston Patriots (1966) New Orleans Saints (1968)
Career highlights and awards
3× AFL All-Star (1962, 1963, 1964)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 72 Games started: 0 Interceptions: 3
Player stats at NFL.com

Fraser led the AFL in average yards per punt with the Broncos from 1962–1964.[1][2][3]

Following his retirement, Fraser became a coach, serving at Cornell, Illinois, Trinity Valley School, and Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He spent 70 summers at Camp Tecumseh on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire as a camper, counselor, and coach.[4]

Fraser died from the coronavirus on April 18, 2020.[4]

References

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference