JohnnyU
Footballguy
I remember him in Super Bowl IV. What a great defensive team he was on.
James Lee Kearney was a standout professional football player known for his impressive 12-season career as a safety in both the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) from 1965 to 1976. Throughout his NFL career, he showcased his skills while playing for the Detroit Lions (1965–1966), Kansas City Chiefs (1967 to 1975), and the New Orleans Saints (1976). Before his professional career, Kearney excelled in college football at Prairie View A&M University and was chosen in the 11th round of the 1965 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. Notably, he participated in Super Bowl IV during his tenure with the Chiefs and retired after playing in 142 games. Following his retirement, He dedicated his expertise to coaching little league football in the Kansas City area. Furthermore, he imparted knowledge as a science teacher at Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas for many years.
James Lee Kearney was a standout professional football player known for his impressive 12-season career as a safety in both the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) from 1965 to 1976. Throughout his NFL career, he showcased his skills while playing for the Detroit Lions (1965–1966), Kansas City Chiefs (1967 to 1975), and the New Orleans Saints (1976). Before his professional career, Kearney excelled in college football at Prairie View A&M University and was chosen in the 11th round of the 1965 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions. Notably, he participated in Super Bowl IV during his tenure with the Chiefs and retired after playing in 142 games. Following his retirement, He dedicated his expertise to coaching little league football in the Kansas City area. Furthermore, he imparted knowledge as a science teacher at Washington High School in Kansas City, Kansas for many years.
