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About Jim Tunney Ed.D

Retired NFL referee Jim Tunney gives his unique view of sports and life every Monday in his column, The TunneySide of Sports

In Loving Memory

James Joseph Tunney III, better known as Jim, or simply Number 32, has made his final exit from the field in Pebble Beach, California, with his loving wife Linda and family members at his side. He had, in his words, … Continue reading

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In world the of officiating, Jim Tunney is ‘Babe Ruth’ – Los Angeles Times

Upon further review: ‘In the world of officiating, Jim Tunney is Babe Ruth’ by Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Jim Tunney has seen both ends of the spectrum. He was the NFL’s youngest game official when … Continue reading

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The End of An Era

On the TunneySide of Sports The End of An Era! The TunneySide of Sports column by former NFL referee Jim Tunney, which has been a staple of the sports world since 2005 and houses over 930 articles in the archives, is … Continue reading

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