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Jim Plunkett
b. 1947San Jose, CAItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Oakland Raiders QB
Biography
Oakland Raiders QB; two Super Bowl wins; 1970 Heisman Trophy; Hispanic and Italian heritage; drafted 1st overall. 2x Super Bowl champion; 1970 Heisman Trophy; Super Bowl XV MVP; remarkable career comeback
Notable For
- Oakland Raiders QB
- two Super Bowl wins
- 1970 Heisman Trophy
- Hispanic and Italian heritage
Honors & Recognition
- 2x Super Bowl champion
- 1970 Heisman Trophy
- Super Bowl XV MVP
- remarkable career comeback
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jim Plunkett Italian?
Yes — Jim Plunkett is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Oakland Raiders QB
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Football
- Years
- b. 1947
- Birth Place
- San Jose, CA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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