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Jim Jamshid Bakhtiar

American college football legend's jersey retired

My uncle, Dr. Jim (Jamshid) Bakhtiar, had his University of Virginia football jersey retired today. See:

ACC.com: Although former Virginia fullback Dr. Jamshid "Jim" Bakhtiar was a standout on the football field for the Cavaliers, his devotion to others and contributions away from the gridiron are what set him apart. Bakhtiar is one of this year's Dr Pepper Atlantic Coast Conference Football Championship Game Legends who will be honored at this year's ACC Football Championship Game weekend... By the time he graduated, Bakhtiar held then-ACC records for rushing yards, attempts, and most 100-yard games. For his efforts he received many accolades, including being named All-ACC second team in 1955 and All-ACC first team in '56 and '57. After rushing for 822 yards in his senior year, Bakhtiar led the ACC in rushing and earned first team All-America honors. He was also a team captain, a three-time letterman and an Academic All-ACC selection during his time at Virginia. In 2006, Bakhtiar was awarded the Football Writers All-America Alumni Award and will have his jersey retired by Virginia on Nov. 28, 2009 in the game against Virginia Tech... >>>

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R2-D2

Sargord Pirouz

by R2-D2 on Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:06 PM PST

Several months ago, Davar Ardalan had an interview with Jamshid on her web-site. I listened to the whole interview!

Jamshid's mother, Helen (JJ's Grandma), was a full-blooded American. By that I mean, Jamshid didn't quite look like a typical Iranian (with reference to your slang reference)

I seriously doubt if that was an issue, unless I am not aware of it - If this was a problem, maybe JJ wants to clarify it :)

Best, and I hope this was helpful,

R2-D2

 

 


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Dear Ms. Davar Ardalan

by farrad02 on Sun Nov 29, 2009 05:03 PM PST

How about doing a profile on Dr. Jim Bakhtiar on NPR? Or if you or someone else has already done a special on him, could you please share the link with us?

Go Iron Jim!

:)

 


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Sargord Pirouz

Heart Warming Story

by Sargord Pirouz on Sun Nov 29, 2009 02:01 AM PST

That's great news.

A close relative of mine played American football in high school during the 1950's. He played varsity first string defensive line. Back then the family was living in the US, as part of an Iranian diplomatic mission. 

Your uncle played fullback- impressive. (I wonder if he endured the endless "camel jockey" taunts my relative went through.) 


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Sat Nov 28, 2009 06:09 PM PST

 Dear R2-D2,

      Thank you for the info! Wow! you have an insider's info! :O) It is a very special story 'cause not a lot of Iranians play American football! The gentleman is sucessful both academically and athletically! It is amazing!

Thank you!

Delaram Banafsheh (Yolanda)

"Cactus in the Desert"


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R2-D2

Dear yolanda

by R2-D2 on Sat Nov 28, 2009 05:29 PM PST

This is our own Jahanshah Javid's uncle - His mother's brother :)

Really :) - !

 

 


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yolanda

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by yolanda on Sat Nov 28, 2009 04:51 PM PST

 He is definitely a very special human-being. After he got his education in US, he went back to Iran to work......wow! It is amazing! Thank you for posting this inspiring story!

 

Delaram Banafsheh (Yolanda)

"Cactus in the Desert"


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Shifteh Ansari

The All American Iranian American

by Shifteh Ansari on Sat Nov 28, 2009 04:35 PM PST

Very few Iranians lived in the US in 1950's.  Even fewer had such athletic achievements back then and in all the years since.  Jamshid "Jim" Bakhtiar is a truly unique Iranian, and a very special Iranian of the Day. 

Here's a page from Davar Ardalan's "My Name is Iran" in which she talks about this special man:

//www.mynameisiran.com/index.php/journal/comm...


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