Born: September 29, 1933
Hometown: Greenville, MS
Year Induction: 1972
Deceased : December 22, 1972
Ole Miss (1952-1954)
New York Giants (1955-1966)
In a game against the Redskins in 1956, Jimmy Patton returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown. Then, a few minutes later, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for another touchdown.
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