James West (Canadian football)
American gridiron football player (born 1955)
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James West (born December 19, 1955) is a former linebacker who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for three teams.[1] He won two Grey Cups for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Nicknamed Wild West, he played college football at Texas Southern University and trialled with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984,[2] before joining the Bombers during the 1985 season.[3]
PositionLinebacker
BornDecember 19, 1955
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
CollegeTexas Southern
| No. 58 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 19, 1955 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Texas Southern |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1984 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1985–1992 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1993 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
Canadian Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2016) | |
In 2016, he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
