James Joseph FitzPatrick, III (born February 1, 1964) is a retired American football offensive tackle. James Fitzpatrick was born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1964. He began his Football career in Beaverton Oregon where he was a two way starter for the State Champion Beaverton High School Beavers. He attended USC (University Of Southern California) where he was an outstanding offensive tackle. He played in the 1985 Rose Bowl against Ohio State defeating them 20 - 17. During his senior year, he was voted Offensive MVP (Most Valuable Player), extremely unusual for an offensive lineman.