Jack Kemp
Career Overview

Players Football Jack Kemp

Jack Kemp's journey in professional football began when he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1957. However, his time with the Lions was short-lived, as he was released before the regular season started. Kemp's early career was marked by a series of brief stints with various teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, where

Jack Kemp's journey in professional football began when he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1957. However, his time with the Lions was short-lived, as he was released before the regular season started. Kemp's early career was marked by a series of brief stints with various teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants, where

Career Passing Stats

AFL 1960-1969

Yards

21,130

#1 All-Time

Touchdowns

114

#5 All-Time

Completion %

46.7

#8 All-Time

Yards/Game

179.1

#2 All-Time

View Complete Season Stats

Career Timeline

1957

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)

Player

1960-1961

Los Angeles Chargers (AFL)

Player

1962

Two different teams (AFL)

Player

1963-1969

Buffalo Bills (AFL)

Player

1965-1969

American Football League (AFL)

Player President

1966-1969

National Football League (NFL)

Player President

Personal Profile

Born Jul 13th, 1935

Died May 2nd, 2009

Age 73 years old

Height / Weight 6' 1" 201 lbs

College Occidental

Position QB

Uniform #s 18 · 15

Links