1974 Profile: Jim Ford

Running Back
No. 28
Texas Southern
"Originally drafted by Dallas, then waived to New Orleans, Ford played two years (1971-72) for the Saints. He was traded in 1973 to the Oilers for two draft choices but sat out the year due to a leg injury.
Jim had a great rookie season for the Saints, rushing for 379 yards with a 4.1 average and two touchdowns in nine games. He was only 25 yards behind team leader Jim Strong.
Although hampered by a leg injury in his second year, Ford still kept his pro average at a respectable 3.9. He has caught eight passes for 63 yards in the pros.
Jim majored in physical education and had a 4.7 rushing average in his senior year. His hobbies are basketball and swimming, and he works for 'Project P.U.I.I.' for youth in Houston, Texas in the off-season. His birthplace is Jacksonville, Florida."

-1974 New York Stars Press/Radio/TV Guide