LOS ANGELES -- Jimmy Gunn, a defensive end who was part of Southern California's "The Wild Bunch" defensive line in 1969 and later played seven years in the NFL, has died. He was 66.
He died last Saturday of heart failure in Los Angeles, the school said Thursday.
Gunn joined with end Charles Weaver, tackles Al Cowlings and Tody Smith and middle guards Willard "Bubba" Scott and Tony Terry to comprise "The Wild Bunch." They were named after the 1969 Western directed by Sam Peckinpah.
Known for their reckless abandon and hard-nosed play, "The Wild Bunch" helped USC go 10-0-1 in 1969, including a Rose Bowl win over Michigan. In the 1969 game against crosstown rival UCLA, they sacked Bruins quarterback Dennis Dummit 10 times for losses of 75 yards. Playing in an era of powerful running games, "The Wild Bunch" allowed just 2.3 yards per carry all season.
Gunn was a member of USC's 1967 national championship team and played in three Rose Bowls.
He spent seven years in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After his playing days ended, Gunn became a business executive and real estate developer.
He was born in Augusta, Arkansas, and played high school football at Lincoln High in San Diego.
He is survived by his fiancée, Mary Watkins, and sister Willetta Bocage.
Services will be April 24 at Greater St. Luke Church of God in Christ in San Diego.