Jimmy Brewster

James David Brewster (January 9, 1902 – August 20, 1998) was an American Football League player for the Newark Bears.[1] He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team.[2] His fancy footwork earned him the nickname "the Side-Stepping Wonder."

Jimmy Brewster
"Brewster with ball. McDonough running interference."
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
PositionQuarterback / Running back
ClassGraduate
Personal information
Born:January 9, 1902 (1902-01-09)
Newnan, Georgia
Died:August 20, 1998 (1998-08-21) (aged 96)
Newnan, Georgia
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg)
Career history
College
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Jimmy Brewster was born in Newnan, Georgia, on January 9, 1902. His father was the Coweta County Sheriff, and his mother, Margaret, was a homemaker.

References

  1. "Jimmy Brewster". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-17.
  2. "J. D. Brewster". gatech.edu.
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