James Jarrett Lankas (August 26, 1918 – August 9, 1978) was an American football player in the National Football League. His position was fullback.

Jim Lankas
Green Bay Packers
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1918-08-26)August 26, 1918
Stratton, Nebraska
Died:August 9, 1978(1978-08-09) (aged 59)
Edson, Kansas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Holy Cross Abbey
College:Saint Mary's College of California
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles
Player stats at PFR

Biography edit

Lankas was born on August 26, 1918, in Stratton, Nebraska.[1]

Career edit

Lankas was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles during the 1942 NFL season. The following season, he played with the Green Bay Packers.

He played at the collegiate level at St. Mary's College of California.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Jim Lankas Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ http://www.nfl.com/players/jimlankas/profile?id=LAN653827 [dead link]