Jim Psaltis


David James Psaltis is a former American football defensive back. He played professionally in the National Football League for the Chicago Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers.

Early life

Psaltis was born in Chicago and attended Alameda High School in Alameda, California, where he played football and track and field. In high school, he won a championship for the shot put and discus in 1946. He played college football at San Jose State University and the University of Southern California. He played for the USC Trojans when they the 1953 Rose Bowl.

Professional career

He was drafted in the second round of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals, and played that season with the Cardinals. The following season, he played with the Green Bay Packers before re-joining the Cardinals for the 1955 NFL season.