James Francis Whalen, Jr. (May 20, 1943 – December 18, 2012) was a professional American football tight end. Whalen was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He played in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots, and then in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles. Whalen played college football at Boston College and was selected in the third round of the 1965 AFL Draft. He was also drafted in the fourth round of the 1965 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Patriots finish 8-4-2. Patriots finish 3-10-1. Patriots finish 4-10. Patriots finish 4-10. Sources: