Jimmie Giles facts for kids
Giles c. 1982
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | November 8, 1954 Greenville, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 239 lb (108 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Greenville (MS) | ||||||
| College: | Alcorn St. | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1977 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70 | ||||||
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Jimmie Giles Jr. (born November 8, 1954) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). Jimmie played for four different teams during his career. He is best known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
College Football Days
Jimmie Giles played college football at Alcorn State University. This is where he first showed his amazing skills on the field.
Playing in the NFL
Jimmie Giles was picked by the Houston Oilers in the third round of the 1977 NFL draft. He was the 70th player chosen overall. Jimmie was a tall player, standing 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and weighing 238 pounds (108 kg). He played in the NFL for 13 seasons, from 1977 to 1989.
Jimmie Giles became a very important player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl four times. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. Even though he was often used as a blocker, he still had many great moments.
One of his most memorable games was on October 20, 1985. He scored four touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins. This tied a record for the most touchdowns scored by an opponent against the Dolphins. It is still the Buccaneers' single-game record for touchdowns. Even the Dolphins' coach, Don Shula, was amazed. He said he couldn't remember any tight end playing so well against his team. A teammate, Gerald Carter, believed Jimmie could have been one of the best tight ends ever if he had been used more often.
Later in his career, Jimmie played for the Philadelphia Eagles. In 1988, he caught a touchdown pass on a famous play during a Monday Night Football game. His quarterback, Randall Cunningham, escaped a tackle and threw the ball to Jimmie for the score.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor
On July 13, 2011, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced something special. Jimmie Giles would be added to the team's Ring of Honor. This is a very high award for players who have made a big impact on the team. He was officially inducted on December 4, 2011, during a game against the Carolina Panthers.
Jimmie Giles had a great career. He finished with 350 receptions, 5,084 receiving yards, and 41 touchdowns.
