James Louis Merlo (born October 3, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal. Merlo started collecting beer cans after being inspired by Saints teammate Steve Baumgartner. As of 1975, Merlo had 800 beer cans.
American football player (born 1951)
Jim Merlo
Key facts
date of birthMay 1, 1951
educated atStanford University
occupationAmerican football player
place of birthSanger
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- Position
- Linebacker
- Born
- October 3, 1951Sanger, California, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Listed weight
- 221 lb (100 kg)
- College
- Stanford
- NFL draft
- 1973: 4th round, 86th overall pick
- Sacks
- 6
- Fumble recoveries
- 11
- Interceptions
- 8
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