Jim Flanigan Sr.

James Michael Flanigan Sr. was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

College career

Flanigan attended the University of Pittsburgh and played linebacker for the Panthers. He was 6' 3" feet tall and weighed 240 pounds.

Professional career

Flanigan was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2nd round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft. He played 40 games for the Packers between 1967 and 1970. He was a member of the Super Bowl Champions of 1967. He also played at middle linebacker in 14 games for the New Orleans Saints in 1971, giving him a total of 54 professional games.

Personal life and death

Flanigan died in Iron River, Michigan, on December 26, 2025, at the age of 80.
His son Jim Flanigan Jr. played at the University of Notre Dame and professionally for the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Philadelphia Eagles during his 9-year career.