Jim Boyle (American football)
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | (1961年07月27日) July 27, 1961 (age 63) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Western Hills (Cincinnati) | ||||||
| College: | Tulane (1980–1983) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1984 / round: 9 / pick: 250 | ||||||
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James Robert Boyle (born July 27, 1961) is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Boyle was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the ninth round of the 1984 NFL draft after playing college football at Tulane University.[1] [2]
Early life and college
[edit ]James Robert Boyle was born on July 27, 1961, in Cincinnati, Ohio.[3] He played high school football at Western Hills High School in Cincinnati.[3]
Boyle was a member of the Tulane Green Wave of Tulane University from 1980 to 1983 and a three-year letterman from 1981 to 1983.[3] He earned Associated Press first-team All-South Independent honors in 1982.[4]
Professional career
[edit ]Boyle was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the ninth round, with the 250th overall pick, of the 1984 NFL draft.[5] He officially signed with the team on June 26, 1984.[6] He was released on August 27, 1984.[6]
On September 24, 1987, Boyle signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1987 NFL players strike.[6] He played in three games, all starts, for the Steelers during the 1987 season and caught one pass before being released on November 3, 1987.[5] [6] He signed with the Steelers again after the season ended on December 30, 1987.[6] Boyle was released on August 30, 1988.[6] He re-signed with the team on September 26, 1988.[6] He appeared in six games for the Steelers, returning one kick for 19 yards, before being released on November 14, 1988.[5] [6]
Boyle signed with the Atlanta Falcons on February 24, 1989, but was released later that year.[6]
Personal life
[edit ]Boyle later worked for Cincinnati Public Schools and for Cincinnati’s Recreation Department.[7]
References
[edit ]- ^ "THE HISTORY OF WESTERN HILLS HIGHS SCHOOL ATHLETICS" (PDF). westhighsports.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ "1984 Miami Dolphins". totalfootballstats.com. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Jim Boyle". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ The Evening Independent. The Evening Independent.
- ^ a b c "Jim Boyle". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Jim Boyle NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "Jim Boyle, Steelers Offensive Lineman, 1987-1988". pittsburghsportsdailybulletin.wordpress.com. March 21, 2012. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2014.