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Fred James (Canadian football)

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Fred James
No. 47
Born:(1945-02-13)February 13, 1945
Edmonton, Alberta
Died:June 15, 2016(2016-06-15) (aged 71)
Calgary, Alberta
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G, DL
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
UniversityAlberta
Career history
As player
19671975Calgary Stampeders
1975Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards

Frederick Lorne James (February 13, 1945 – June 15, 2016) was a Canadian 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]

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Craig Koinzan football statistics on StatsCrew.com". Archived from the original on 2016-08-11. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  2. ^ Press, 2016, The Canadian (2016-06-16). "Former CFL player Fred James dies at 71". North Bay Nipissing. Retrieved 2023-05-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "JAMES, Frederick (Fred) Lorne - McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes & Cremation Services | Calgary Alberta". Archived from the original on 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2016-06-17.