Jackie Simpson (defensive back)

Jackie Simpson
Simpson, c. 1956
No. 41, 47, 31, 21, 25, 45
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1934-04-02)April 2, 1934
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 20, 2017(2017-12-20) (aged 83)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami (FL) Edison
CollegeFlorida
NFL draft1957: 4th round, 44th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions2
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Marlin Simpson (April 2, 1934 - December 20, 2017) was an American college and professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Simpson played college football for the University of Florida, and then played professionally for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.