Tommy James (football player)
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| Thomas L. "Tommy" James | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 16, 1923 |
| Place of birth |  Canton, Ohio |
| Date of death | February 7, 2007 (age 83) |
| Place of death | Massillon, Ohio |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Ohio State |
| NFL Draft | 1947 / Round 17/ Pick 146 |
| Pro Bowls | 1954 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1947 1948-1955 1956 |
Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Baltimore Colts |
Thomas L. "Tommy" James, Jr. (born September 16, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, died February 11, 2007) is a former American football cornerback.
James played for Brown at Massillon High School and Ohio State before rejoining him with him the Browns in 1948 after a year in Detroit.
James started at right cornerback in 1948 and intercepted four passes for a team that went 15-0 and won the All-America Football Conference championship.
The defensive back continued to be a key player as the Browns moved to the NFL. He intercepted nine passes in 1950 to set a club record that stood until 1978. After leaving Cleveland, he played briefly for the Baltimore Colts in 1956.
James ended his NFL career with 26 interceptions, all with the Browns, tying him for eighth place in team history.
He is survived by three sons and seven grandchildren. A funeral is scheduled for Feb. 12.
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