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Also Known As James Joseph Harbaugh
Born December 23, 1963 (age 62) • Toledo • Ohio
Education University of Michigan
Height/Weight 6 ft 3 inches, 215 lb (1.90 m, 97 kg)
Throws right-handed
Position quarterback
Jersey Number 4 (Baltimore Ravens, 1998) • 14 (Chicago Bears, 1987) • 4 (Indianapolis Colts, 1995–1997) • 12 (Indianapolis Colts, 1994) • 4 (San Diego Chargers, 1999–2000) • 4 (Chicago Bears, 1988–1993)
Draft Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round (26th overall) of the 1987 NFL draft.
Twitter Handle @CoachJim4UM
Completion Percentage 58.8
Games Played 177
Interceptions 117
Touchdowns 129
Yards Gained By Passing 26288
Yards Per Attempt 6.7

Top Questions

What college did Jim Harbaugh attend?
Jim Harbaugh attended the University of Michigan.
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Jim Harbaugh played quarterback.
When was Jim Harbaugh born?
Jim Harbaugh was born on December 23, 1963, in Toledo, Ohio, United States.
How tall was Jim Harbaugh?
Jim Harbaugh was 6 ft 3 inches, 215 lb (1.90 m, 97 kg).

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Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers stands on the sideline wearing a headset, blue team polo, and cap during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jim Harbaugh, wearing number 4 for the Indianapolis Colts, prepares to throw a football during a game against the Miami Dolphins, with players in action behind him.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh holds up the CFP National Championship trophy surrounded by cheering players and staff as gold confetti falls around them.
Jim Harbaugh, wearing a Michigan cap and jacket with an M logo, stands on the sidelines during a football game, hands on hips, with a whistle hanging from his mouth.
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