Jackson Brumfield - 1954 Niners
Jackson Brumfield - 1954 Niners
Brumfield was a pass-rushing terror his rookie year with the 1954 Niners, then never played another down in the NFL. I've read that he spent 1955 & 1956 playing military football, then hurt himself playing baseball in 1957 and never played football again. What made him leave the NFL? Did he have a previous military commitment?
Re: Jackson Brumfield - 1954 Niners
He spent two years in the Army (1955-56). He was in camp with 49ers in 1957 starting the final preseason game at LDE, but was the last cut 9/18/1957. According to the Oakland Tribune "..he couldn't regain the form he showed then."
In 1958 he was in camp with the Redskins.
In 1958 he was in camp with the Redskins.
Re: Jackson Brumfield - 1954 Niners
Thanks for the info.TodMaher wrote:He spent two years in the Army (1955-56). He was in camp with 49ers in 1957 starting the final preseason game at LDE, but was the last cut 9/18/1957. According to the Oakland Tribune "..he couldn't regain the form he showed then."
In 1958 he was in camp with the Redskins.