James Robert Boyle (born July 27, 1961) is an American former professional

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who played two seasons with the

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of the

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(NFL). Boyle was selected by the

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in the ninth round of the

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after playing

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Early life and college

James Robert Boyle was born on July 27, 1961, in

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. He played

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at Western Hills High School in Cincinnati. Boyle was a member of the

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from 1980 to 1983 and a three-year

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from 1981 to 1983. He earned

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first-team All-South Independent honors in 1982.

Professional career

Boyle was selected by the

in the ninth round, with the 250th overall pick, of the

. He officially signed with the team on June 26, 1984. He was released on August 27, 1984. On September 24, 1987, Boyle signed with the

during the

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. He played in three games, all starts, for the Steelers during the 1987 season and caught one pass before being released on November 3, 1987. He signed with the Steelers again after the season ended on December 30, 1987. Boyle was released on August 30, 1988. He re-signed with the team on September 26, 1988. He appeared in six games for the Steelers, returning one kick for 19 yards, before being released on November 14, 1988. Boyle signed with the

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on February 24, 1989, but was released later that year.

Personal life

Boyle later worked for

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and for Cincinnati’s Recreation Department.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Boyle, Jim 1961 births Living people Players of American football from Cincinnati American football offensive tackles Tulane Green Wave football players Pittsburgh Steelers players NFL replacement players Miami Dolphins players Atlanta Falcons players