Jim Welch

James Welch (March 17, 1938 — October 25, 2017) was an American professional football player for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL).^[1]

Jim Welch

No. 46
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1938-03-17)March 17, 1938 Anson, Texas, U.S.
Died:	October 25, 2017(2017-10-25) (aged 79) Southlake, Texas, U.S.
Career information
College:	Southern Methodist
NFL draft:	1960: 3rd round, 34th pick
AFL draft:	1960
Career history
Baltimore Colts (1960–1967) Detroit Lions (1968)
Career highlights and awards
Big Country Hall of Fame (2008)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Welch is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is caused by repeated hits to the head.^[2][3]