Jack Spinks

American football player (1930–1994)
American football player
Jack Spinks
No. 37, 61, 62, 68
Position:Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1930-02-04)February 4, 1930
Toomsuba, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:September 29, 1994(1994-09-29) (aged 64)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
College:Alcorn State
NFL draft:1952 / Round: 11 / Pick: 126
Career history
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1952)
  • Chicago Cardinals (1953)
  • Green Bay Packers (1955–1956)
  • New York Giants (1956–1957)
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL champion (1956)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts-yards:28-94
Receptions-yards:3-28
Touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

John Robert Spinks (August 15, 1930 – September 29, 1994) was a professional American football fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played five seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1952), the Chicago Cardinals (1953), the Green Bay Packers (1955–1956), and the New York Giants (1956–1957). The stadium for the Alcorn State Braves is named in honor of Jack Spinks.

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Pittsburgh Steelers 1952 NFL draft selections
  • Ed Modzelewski
  • George Tarasovic
  • Steve Wadiak
  • Jack Gearding
  • Claude Hipps
  • Hal (Hearky) Payne
  • George Gilmartin
  • Jack Spinks
  • Marv McFadden
  • Dave Flood
  • June Davis
  • David Pivirotto
  • Pete Ladygo
  • Pat Smithwick
  • Andy MacDonald
  • Gary Kerkorian
  • David Simeon
  • Harry Babcock
  • Bob Byrne
  • Vic Pollock
  • Bob Bestwick
  • Bill Robinson
  • Bobby Wilson
  • Dick Doyle
  • Jerry Hanifan
  • Chris Warriner
  • Ed Kissell


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