Jesse Freitas Sr.
Jesse Freitas (February 7, 1921May 18, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played for the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Rockets and Buffalo Bills His son, Jesse Jr., was also a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL).

After his playing career ended, Freitas became a football coach at Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California. On May 18, 2020, he died of cancer at age 99 in San Diego.

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1921 births
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People from Red Bluff, California
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