Jim Rockford (gridiron football)
| Date of birth | September 5, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Bloomington, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| US college | University of Oklahoma |
| NFL draft | 1985 / round: 12 / pick: 316 |
| Drafted by | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1985 | San Diego Chargers |
| 1986–90 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1991 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1991–92 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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James Rockford (born September 5, 1961) is a former Grey Cup champion defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL).[1] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 12th round of the 1985 NFL draft.[2]
An Oklahoma Sooner, Rockford played one game with the San Diego Chargers before embarking on a career in Canada. He played 5 seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, winning the Grey Cup in 1986. He also played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts, playing 4 regular season and 1 playoff game for the Boatmen.[3]
He has a wife named Eve, and two daughters named Cydney and Lauren.
References
[edit]- ^ "FANBASE entry: Jim Rockford". Archived from the original on September 13, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ 2009 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide
Categories:
- 1961 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Bloomington, Illinois
- Players of Canadian football from Illinois
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Edmonton Elks players
- Toronto Argonauts players
- Oklahoma Sooners football players
- American football defensive backs
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of American football from McLean County, Illinois