Jim Rockford (gridiron football)
American gridiron football player (born 1961)
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James Rockford (born September 5, 1961) is a former Grey Cup champion defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL).[1] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 12th round of the 1985 NFL draft.[2]
PositionDefensive back
BornSeptember 5, 1961
Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 5, 1961 Bloomington, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Oklahoma |
| NFL draft | 1985: 12th round, 316th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1985 | San Diego Chargers |
| 1986–90 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1991 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1991–92 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
An Oklahoma Sooner, Rockford played one game with the San Diego Chargers before embarking on a career in Canada. He played 5 seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, winning the Grey Cup in 1986. He also played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts, playing 4 regular season and 1 playoff game for the Boatmen.[3]