Jack Kemp
Career Overview

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Jack Kemp was an American football player who carved out a distinguished career as a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) before transitioning into a successful political career. Kemp's football journey began in earnest at Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he played college football and showcased his skills as a talented quarterback. Despite his collegiate success, Kemp was

Jack Kemp was an American football player who carved out a distinguished career as a quarterback in the American Football League (AFL) before transitioning into a successful political career. Kemp's football journey began in earnest at Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he played college football and showcased his skills as a talented quarterback. Despite his collegiate success, Kemp was

Career Passing Stats

AFL 1960-1969

Yards

21,130

#1 All-Time

Touchdowns

114

#5 All-Time

Completion %

46.7

#8 All-Time

Yards/Game

179.1

#2 All-Time

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Career Timeline

1957

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)

Player

1960-1961

Los Angeles Chargers (AFL)

Player

1962

Two different teams (AFL)

Player

1963-1969

Buffalo Bills (AFL)

Player

1965-1969

American Football League (AFL)

Player President

1966-1969

National Football League (NFL)

Player President

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