Jake Scott

Safety, American football player

1945 –

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Who is Jake Scott?

Jacob E. Scott, III is a former American football free safety and punt returner who played from 1970 to 1978 for the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Scott went to the Pro Bowl five consecutive times between 1971, and 1975. He recorded 35 interceptions in his six seasons as a Dolphin, and another 14 in his three years with the Redskins. He was also a five-time All-Pro.

Scott wore number 13 throughout his career, which was later made famous in Miami by Dan Marino, and has since been retired in Marino's honor.

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Born
Jul 20, 1945
Greenwood
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Georgia
Lived in
  • South Carolina
  • Greenwood

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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