Former Georgia and NFL football star Jimmy Orr died Tuesday night, Oct. 27, at his home in Brunswick. He was 85.
A three-year letterman for the Bulldogs (1955-56-57), Orr became a star wide receiver for 13 years in the National Football League playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1958-60) and Baltimore Colts (1961-70).
Orr was named UPI NFL Rookie of the Year in 1958 recording 33 receptions for 910 yards and seven touchdowns. His 910 yards stood as a franchise rookie record until 2017. He was a two-time Pro Bowl player as a Steeler in 1959 and as a Colt in 1965, a year in which he was also named first team All-Pro.