James Sykes (Canadian football)
American gridiron football player (born 1954)
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James Sykes (born November 7, 1954) is an American former professional football running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders from 1977 through 1982, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1983[1] and 1986.[2] He was an All-Star in 1978 and 1980. He won the Eddie James Memorial Trophy in 1980 and 1981.[3]
PositionRunning back
BornNovember 7, 1954
New Waverly, Texas, U.S.
New Waverly, Texas, U.S.
CollegeRice
NFL draft1977: 10th round, 273rd overall pick
| No. 11 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 7, 1954 New Waverly, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Rice |
| NFL draft | 1977: 10th round, 273rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1977–1983 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1983, 1986 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Career regular season rushing statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Rush | Yards | Y/R | Lg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Calgary Stampeders | 15 | 204 | 1020 | 5.0 | 31 | 13 |
| 1979 | Calgary Stampeders | 12 | 151 | 703 | 4.7 | 38 | 5 |
| 1980 | Calgary Stampeders | 16 | 222 | 1263 | 5.7 | 75 | 10 |
| 1981 | Calgary Stampeders | 15 | 240 | 1107 | 4.6 | 68 | 6 |
| 1982 | Calgary Stampeders | 15 | 193 | 1046 | 5.4 | 84 | 11 |
| 1983 | Calgary Stampeders | 4 | 37 | 222 | 6.0 | 24 | 0 |
| 1983 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 1 | 12 | 62 | 5.2 | 15 | 0 |
| 1986 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 7 | 97 | 447 | 4.6 | 57 | 3 |
| CFL totals | 1156 | 5870 | 5.1 | 84 | 48 |
