James West (Canadian football)
James West (born December 19, 1955) is a former linebacker who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League for three teams. 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, before joining the Bombers during the 1985 season.
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| Date of birth | December 19, 1955 |
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| Place of birth | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Texas Southern |
| Career history | |
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| 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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