James West (Canadian football)
James West (born December 19, 1955) was a linebacker who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League 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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| Born: | December 19, 1955 Fort Worth, Texas |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Texas Southern Oakland Raiders 1990 |
| 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 |
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In 2016, he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
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