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Mar 10, 2014 · Matthew McConaughey’s father Jim was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 27th round of the 1953 NFL Draft. He was an end chosen two places ahead of HOF left tackle Rosey Brown.
May 8, 2024 · James was drafted by the NFL. James McConaughey posing for a picture. The Green Bay Packers drafted the collegiate football player as a tight end in 1953. He was selected in the 27th...
Mar 3, 2014 · James Donald McConaughey, was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1953 and played for the Packers for one season. He played defensive end. He played college football for Kentucky under famed coach Bear Bryant. According to Matthew, he sacked legend Johnny Unitas twice in one game.
Aug 17, 1992 · Jim was picked up by the Green Bay Packers in the 1953 NFL Draft, but, unfortunately, he was released before the season began and never played an official NFL game. [7] [8] At least one source reports that he played for a year, but this appears to be in error.
- November 7, 1929
- August 17, 1992
Oct 7, 2023 · James Donald "Jim" McConaughey was a football player for the Kentucky Wildcats and the Houston Cougars. He was drafted in the 27th round of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers but...
Feb 15, 2023 · In 1953, Jim broke his streak of playing for teams named after big cats by becoming a 27th round draft pick for a little team from up north, known as the Green Bay Packers.
Mar 11, 2014 · Yup, the senior McConaughey, who got a shout-out from his son during his Oscar acceptance speech, was taken by the Green Bay Packers. Between winning the Best Actor Oscar and starring in a hit TV...
