Jim Fraser (American football)
Introduction '''James Gallagher Fraser''' (May 29, 1936 – April 18, 2020) was an American professional football linebacker and punter who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin and was drafted in the 21st round (250th overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He played three seasons for the Denver Broncos and one season with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Boston Patriots and the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL).Fraser led the AFL in average yards per punt with the Broncos from 1962–1964.
Coaching career Following his retirement, Fraser became a coach, serving at Cornell, Illinois, Trinity Valley School, and Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. He spent 70 summers at Camp Tecumseh on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire as a camper, counselor, and coach.
Death Fraser died from the coronavirus on April 18, 2020.
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