Jim David (American football)

Interceptions	36
Fumble recoveries	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jim David
No. 25
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	December 2, 1927; Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	July 29, 2007 (aged 79); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
College	Colorado St.
NFL draft	1952: 22nd round, 261st overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Detroit Lions (1952–1959);
Coaching
	Los Angeles Rams (1960–1962); Defensive backs; San Francisco 49ers (1963–1966); Defensive backs; Detroit Lions (1967–1972); Defensive coordinator;
Awards and highlights
	3× NFL champion (1952, 1953, 1957); 2× Second-team All-Pro (1954, 1956); 6× Pro Bowl (1954–1959); Detroit Lions 75th Anniversary Team; Detroit Lions All-Time Team;
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions
Interceptions	36
Fumble recoveries	5
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
	Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

James Theodoric "The Hatchet" David (December 2, 1927 – July 29, 2007) was an American professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played defensive back for the Detroit Lions and was a three-time league champion and six-time Pro Bowl selection.

David played college football for the Colorado A&M Aggies, now known as the Colorado State Rams. He was selected in the 22nd round of the 1952 NFL draft by the Lions. After retiring in 1959, David went on to coach for the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers as a defensive backs coach and then with Detroit as their defensive coordinator.

As a NFL player, David was among the most durable and effective ballhawks in the 1950s decade. In eight seasons, he never sat out a game, 102 in all. David recorded 36 interceptions in the regular season, which rank fifth in Lions history. He had three more in the postseason.