James Scott (gridiron football)
James Scott (born March 28, 1952) is a retired American football wide receiver who played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League. He was originally selected by the New York Jets in the 1975 NFL Draft.
| Born: | March 28, 1952 Longview, Texas |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | WR |
| College | Trinity Valley Community College |
| NFL draft | 1975 / Round: 8 / Pick: 193 (By the New York Jets) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974 | Chicago Fire (WFL) |
| 1976–1980 | Chicago Bears (NFL) |
| 1981 | Montreal Alouettes (CFL) |
| 1982–1983 | Chicago Bears (NFL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1981 |
In 1974, he played for the Chicago Fire of the World Football League, catching 52 passes for 755 yards and 8 touchdowns. He had his best pro season in 1981, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, when he caught 81 passes for 1422 yards and 6 touchdowns and was a conference All-Star.
Scott is now living back in his home state of Texas, near Dallas.
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