Jim Mabry

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Jim Mabry (born: 1966) is an American football player. He played on both offensive line and defensive line at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1981-1985. He then attended the University of Arkansas and was an offensive lineman from 1985-1989. Following his senior season at Arkansas he was named a consensus All-American and appeared on the national Bob Hope Christmas special.

Mabry lettered with the Razorbacks from 1986 to 1989. Mabry earned All-Southwest Conference honors in 1988 and 1989 in addition to his All-America Honors in 1989.

Mabry anchored an offensive line that won back to back Southwest Conference titles and Cotton Bowl appearances and helped the Hogs average 453 yards per game in offense. Mabry is also a member of the 1980s Razorback all-decade team.

Following his playing career, Mabry had his jersey retired (#56) at Briarcrest; he also served as the honorary captain for the Arkansas-Auburn football game on October 15, 2005. He now resides in Mena, Arkansas.