James Morris North (August 11, 1919 – February 4, 2003) was an
American football
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offensive lineman
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in the
National Football League
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for the
Washington Redskins
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. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Central Washington University. After his retirement from professional football, North coached at
Mount Si High School in
Snoqualmie, Washington
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.
His wife, Frances, served as a member of the
Washington House of Representatives
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from 1973-83, and led campaigns to save
Mount Si from development. She died in March 2003, one month after her husband.
References
1919 births
2003 deaths
People from Tukwila, Washington
Players of American football from King County, Washington
American football offensive tackles
Washington Redskins players
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