James Albert "Longhorn Jim" Lansford (August 19, 1930 – January 17, 1989) was a professional American football offensive lineman in the National Football League who played one season for the Dallas Texans (1952). Prior to that he played three years of college football at Texas. While at Texas, he played in the 1951 Cotton Bowl.

Jim Lansford
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Lansford on a 1952 Bowman football card
No. 71
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1930-08-19)August 19, 1930
Jackson County, Texas
Died:January 17, 1989(1989-01-17) (aged 58)
Career information
College:Texas
NFL draft:1952 / Round: 9 / Pick: 98
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:12
Games started:10
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com

He was an accomplished athlete who played football, baseball, basketball and track at Carrizo Springs High School.

While at Texas he earned a B.S. and a Master's degree in physical education.

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