James Morris North (August 11, 1919 – February 4, 2003) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Central Washington University. After his retirement from professional football, North coached at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie, Washington.[1]

Jim North
No. 42
Date of birth(1919-08-11)August 11, 1919
Place of birthTukwila, Washington
Date of deathFebruary 4, 2003(2003-02-04) (aged 83)
Career information
Position(s)Offensive tackle
US collegeCentral Washington
Career history
As player
1944Washington Redskins
Career stats

His wife, Frances, served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1973-83, and led campaigns to save Mount Si from development. She died in March 2003, one month after her husband.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Lewis, Peter (March 7, 2003). "Frances North served her city, state". The Seattle Times. Retrieved November 3, 2018.