James Patrick Beirne (October 15, 1946 – May 28, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver. He played college football at Purdue University, where he was an All-American. He played professionally for the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) and was named an AFL All-Star in 1969. He later played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oilers and San Diego Chargers. Beirne lived in Fredericksburg, Texas. His son, Kevin Beirne, was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher from 2000–2006. See also Other American Football League players References 1946 births 2021 deaths American football wide receivers Purdue Boilermakers football players Houston Oilers players San Diego Chargers players American Football League All-Star players Sportspeople from McKeesport, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania American Football League players