James William Collier (born May 18, 1939) is a former American football tight end who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.
Collier scored the only touchdown for the New York Giants in the 1962 championship game when he recovered a blocked Packers' punt on the goal line.
[5] Collier wore number 84[4] and played thirteen games with one reception for 27 yards.
"[6] He scored the only touchdown for the New York Giants in the 1962 NFL Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers when he recovered Packer Max McGee's punt on the goal line after Erich Barnes broke through the defense and blocked the ball.
"[6]: vi While he was coach, he was relaxed, even letting players borrow his boat to go fishing; Collier once said, "I guess the NCAA would put you in jail for something like this now.