Jess Tinsley came out of Homer High School in Homer, Louisiana, his hometown. From there his career ran through college football at LSU and pro football with the Chicago Cardinals.
His professional career included 2 teams: Chicago Cardinals and Louisville Bourbons. He died on March 4, 1955.
Career highlights
- Honors
- 2× All-Southern (1927, 1928)
- Second-team All-Time LSU football team (1935)
Honors as listed in Jess Tinsley's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Chicago Cardinals (1929–1933)
- Louisville Bourbons (1934)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Jess Tinsley go to?
Jess Tinsley played high school football at Homer High School in Homer, Louisiana (Claiborne Parish).
Is Jess Tinsley from Shreveport?
Jess Tinsley played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Homer High School in Homer; he was born in Homer, Louisiana.
Where did Jess Tinsley play college football?
Jess Tinsley played college football at LSU.
What pro teams did Jess Tinsley play for?
Jess Tinsley's pro teams include Chicago Cardinals and Louisville Bourbons.
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