Fred James (Canadian football)
Canadian football player (1945–2016)
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Frederick Lorne James (February 13, 1945 – June 15, 2016) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Eskimos. He won the Grey Cup with Calgary in 1971 and one with Edmonton 1975.[1] He played college football at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.[2][3]
PositionsGuard, Defensive lineman
DiedJune 15, 2016 (aged 71)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
| No. 47 | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Guard, Defensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 13, 1945 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | June 15, 2016 (aged 71) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University | Alberta |
| Career history | |
| 1967–1975 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1975 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards and highlights | |
James was born in Edmonton and worked in the insurance industry after his football career. He also worked with the Canadian Football League Players' Association.
