Jim Rathje

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Jim Rathje
Personal information
Born: (1952-11-07) November 7, 1952 (age 71)
USA
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
College: Northern Michigan
Position: Running back
NFL draft: 1974  / Round: 9 / Pick: 211
Career history

James Alan Rathje (born November 7, 1952) is a former professional American football running back who played for Detroit Wheels in World Football League (WFL). [1] He played college football at Northern Michigan University.

He later was a coach. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

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  4. Marshall, Brian (September 28, 1996). "Rathje beats Huskies finally, as son stars". The Times Herald . p. 15 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. Marshall, Brian (December 8, 1996). "Rathje makes father proud". The Times Herald . p. 28 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg