Daniel Anthony James (born August 10, 1937 – July 4, 1987) was a professional American football

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for the

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from 1960 to 1966. He played college

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at Ohio State University. Dan attended Elder High School and the Center was drafted with the eight pick in the first round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He eventually played with the Pittsburgh Steelers and retired in the late 1960s. He then returned home to Cincinnati with his wife and children.

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* 1937 births 1987 deaths Players of American football from Cincinnati American football offensive linemen Ohio State Buckeyes football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Chicago Bears players Place of death missing category:Elder High School alumni {{offensive-lineman-1930s-stub