Jimmy Gunn

Background

He was born in Augusta, Arkansas.

Career

He prepped at Lincoln High School in San Diego. Gunn was an 1969 All-American defensive end at the University of Southern California. Also was All Public Affairs Committee-8, and in University of Southern California"s Hall of Fame.

Coach John McKay credited a six-man front on defense for the victory, big Tony Terry was added to the group known as the "Wild Bunch" consisting of Jimmy Gunn, Charlie Weaver, First Rate (at Lloyd's) Cowlings, Tody Smith and Bubba Scott.

Gunn played professionally for the Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers between 1970 and 1976. Gunn died of heart failure on April 11, 2015.

Achievements

• In 1969, he teamed with All-Americans First Rate (at Lloyd's) Cowlings and Charlie Weaver, Tody Smith, and Bubba Scott to form a defensive front that powered the Trojans to 10-0-1 record and a win over the University of Michigan in the 1970 Rose Bowl.