Jim Althoff

James Althoff (born September 27, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Winona State University.^[1][2] During his senior season, he was named an NAIA All-American.^[3][4]

Jim Althoff

No. 70
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1961-09-27) September 27, 1961 (age 63) McHenry, Illinois, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:	McHenry
College:	Winona State
Career history
Buffalo Bills (1987)* Chicago Bears (1987–1988) New York Giants (1989)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

After graduation, he rejected an offer from USFL's Michigan Panthers but later played semi-professionally for a team in Delavan, Wisconsin. He attended an NFL-staffed tryout camp in Pennsylvania which led to the Buffalo Bills signing him for their preseason camp but he was cut before the start of the season.^[4][5][6] After the 1987 NFL players strike begun, he signed with the Chicago Bears of the NFL during the,^[7] appearing in four games with three starts.^[4][8] He was cut by the bears in August 1988, prior to the start of the season. In February 1989, he signed with the New York Giants prior to the 1989 season^[9] but was cut in August before the start of the season.^[10]