Jim Bertelsen

Jim Bertelsen
No. 45
Date of birth (1950-02-26) February 26, 1950
Place of birth Hudson, Wisconsin
Career information
Position(s) Running back
Defensive back
College Texas
NFL draft 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick 30
Career history
As player
1972–1976 Los Angeles Rams
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls 1
Career stats

Jim Bertelsen played halfback for the University of Texas at Austin from 1969–1971. He was a highly regarded Wisconsin high school football player, playing for the Hudson High School Raiders. He helped lead the Texas Longhorns to a National Championship in 1969, playing halfback in the famed Wishbone formation, alongside James Street, Steve Worster and Ted Koy. Jim Bertlesen was the team's lead ground gainer in 1971. In his career at Texas from 1969–1971, he rushed for 2,510 yards averaging 6.1 yards a carry and 33 touchdowns. He also had 9 100-yard rushing games. After his career with the Los Angeles Rams, Bertelsen returned to the Austin area.


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