Eddie James (Canadian football)
Eddie "Dynamite" James (September 30, 1907 – December 26, 1958) was a running back for the Regina Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. James was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2004. The Eddie James Memorial Trophy is named after him. His son Gerry James also played for the Blue Bombers and also is inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
| Date of birth | September 30, 1907 |
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| Place of birth | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Date of death | December 26, 1958 (aged 51) |
| Place of death | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
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| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | RB/DB/Flying wing |
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| 1928 | Regina Pats |
| 1928–31 | Regina Roughriders |
| 1932 | St.John's Rugby Football Club |
| 1934–1935 | Winnipeg 'Pegs |
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