Jim Kearney

James Lee Kearney (January 21, 1943 – August 6, 2024) played safety in the NFL and AFL for 12 seasons between 1965 and 1976. He attended Prairie View A&M, where he played quarterback alongside future teammate Otis Taylor. Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 11th round of the 1965 NFL Draft, Kearney spent the bulk of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1975), starting in Super Bowl IV, before finishing with the New Orleans Saints in 1976. In 1972 he tied an NFL record with four interceptions returned for touchdowns and led the league with 192 interception-return yards.