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]
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| Date of birth | December 19, 1955 |
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| Place of birth | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| US college | Texas Southern |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1982–1984 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1985–1992 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1993 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | CFL 1985 Coaches All CFLTeam 1987, 1989 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1987, 1989 |
| Career stats | |
In 2016, he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
References
edit4. Canadian Football Hall Of Fame
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