Jim Althoff

James Althoff (born September 27, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Winona State University.[1][2] During his senior season, he was named an NAIA All-American.[3][4]

Jim Althoff
No. 70
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1961-09-27) September 27, 1961
McHenry, Illinois
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:McHenry
College:Winona State
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Professional career

After graduation, he rejected an offer from USFL's Michigan Panthers but later played semi-professionally for a team in Delavan, Wisconsin. He attended an NFL-staffed tryout camp in Pennsylvania which led to the Buffalo Bills signing him for their preseason camp but he was cut before the start of the season.[4][5][6] After the 1987 NFL players strike begun, he signed with the Chicago Bears of the NFL during the,[7] appearing in four games with three starts.[4][8] He was cut by the bears in August 1988, prior to the start of the season. In February 1989, he signed with the New York Giants prior to the 1989 season[9] but was cut in August before the start of the season.[10]

References
  1. "Jim Althoff Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. "Jim Althoff, DT". Nfl.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  3. David Brown (October 13, 2002). "A plumber who could rush the QB". Northwest Herald. p. 1. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. David Brown (October 13, 2002). "Althoff: from NAIA obscurity to a career with the BearsB". Northwest Herald. p. 2. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Donn Esmonde (July 25, 1987). "Free agent takes last shot at NFL (I)". The Buffalo News. pp. B1. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. Donn Esmonde (July 25, 1987). "Free agent takes last shot at NFL (II)". The Buffalo News. pp. B4. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. Chris Juzwik (December 29, 1987). "1987: A dream year". Northwest Herald. p. C1. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. Sam Natrop (July 25, 1988). "This time, no asterisks". Northwest Herald. pp. C1, C5. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  9. Vinny Ditrani (February 7, 1989). "Giants sign defensive tackle, offensive lineman". The Record. p. E8. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. Gary Binford (August 15, 1989). "Simms shows zing in return". New York Daily News. p. 65. Retrieved July 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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