Jim Valek

American football player and coach (1928-2005)
Person human Q6198657
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Jim Valek

Summary

Jim Valek is a human[1]. Born in Joliet[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1928[3]. He died in Columbia[4]. He died on September 4, 2005[5]. He worked as an American football player[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jim Valek was born in Joliet[2].
  • Jim Valek died in Columbia[4].
  • Jim Valek was born on January 25, 1928[3].
  • Jim Valek died on September 4, 2005[5].
  • Jim Valek held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Jim Valek worked as an American football player[6].
  • Jim Valek was educated at University of Illinois system[9].
  • Jim Valek is recorded as male[10].
  • Jim Valek's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Jim Valek's member of sports team is recorded as Illinois Fighting Illini football[12].
  • Jim Valek's sport is recorded as American football[13].
  • Jim Valek's family name is recorded as Valek[14].
  • Jim Valek's given name is recorded as Jim[15].

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Origins and Family

Born in Joliet[2], Jim Valek… he was born on January 25, 1928[3].

Education

Jim Valek's education included a stint at University of Illinois system[9].

Career and Affiliations

Jim Valek's professions included American football player[6].

Death and Burial

Jim Valek died on September 4, 2005[5]. He passed away in Columbia[4].

Why It Matters

Jim Valek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Jim Valek born?

Born in Joliet[2], Jim Valek…

Where did Jim Valek die?

Jim Valek died in Columbia[4].

What did Jim Valek do for work?

Jim Valek worked as American football player[6].

Where did Jim Valek go to school?

Jim Valek was educated at University of Illinois system[9].

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  1. 12w ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Columbia
    Wikidata description American football player and coach (1928-2005)
    Ncaa statistics coach id 28074
    Family name Valek
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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