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Fred James (Canadian football)

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Fred James
No. 47
Date of birth(1945-02-13)February 13, 1945
Place of birthEdmonton, Alberta
Date of deathJune 15, 2016(2016-06-15) (aged 71)
Place of deathCalgary, Alberta
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G/DL
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Canada 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.

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