Eddie "Dynamite" James (September 30, 1907 – December 26, 1958) was a running back for the Regina Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] James was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2004.[2] The Eddie James Memorial Trophy is named after him. His son Gerry James also played for the Blue Bombers and also is inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Running back, Defensive back, Flying wing |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 30, 1907 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | December 26, 1958 (aged 51) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Career history | |
| 1928 | Regina Pats |
| 1928–31 | Regina Roughriders |
| 1932 | St.John's Rugby Football Club |
| 1934–1935 | Winnipeg 'Pegs |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Canadian Football Hall of Fame (Class of 1963) | |
References
edit- ↑ CFLAPEDIA entry - Eddie James
- ↑ "Profile at Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
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