| Jim Weatherford | |
| Number: | 45 |
| Position: | Defensive back |
| Birth Date: | 16 August 1946 |
| Birth Place: | Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 11 |
| Weight Lbs: | 186 |
| High School: | Dalton |
| College: | Tennessee |
| Draftyear: | 1969 |
| Draftround: | 15 |
| Draftpick: | 366 |
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| Pfr: | WeatJi20 |
James Earl Weatherford (born August 16, 1946) is an American former professional football defensive back who played for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Tennessee.[1] [2] He was selected by the Falcons in the 15th round of the 1969 NFL draft.[3] In Week 5 of the 1969 season, he had a 74-yard defensive fumble return for a touchdown in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.[4]