Jim Bertelsen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Date of birth: February 26, 1950 (1950-02-26) (age 59) Place of birth: Hudson, Wisconsin Career information Position(s): Running back Defensive back College: Texas NFL Draft: 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick 30 Organizations As player: 1972-1976 Los Angeles Rams Career highlights and awards Pro Bowls: 1 Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com 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. The last time I read something about him, he was still living in the Austin area.
