Jimmy Patton

Interceptions:	52
Interception yards:	712
Int. touchdowns:	2
Return touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jimmy Patton
	Patton on a 1961 trading card
No. 20
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	September 29, 1933; Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.
Died:	December 22, 1972 (aged 39); Villa Rica, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:	Greenville (MS) E. E. Bass
College:	Ole Miss
NFL draft:	1955: 8th round, 92nd pick
Career history
	New York Giants (1955–1966);
Career highlights and awards
	NFL champion (1956); 5× First-team All-Pro (1958–1962); Second-team All-Pro (1963); 5× Pro Bowl (1958–1962); NFL interceptions leader (1958); New York Giants Ring of Honor; Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (1972);
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
Interceptions:	52
Interception yards:	712
Int. touchdowns:	2
Return touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Russell Patton (September 29, 1933 – December 22, 1972) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time first-team All-Pro.