Dick James (American football)

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Dick James
Position(s):
Running back
Defensive back		 Jersey #(s):
47
Born: May 22, 1934
Grants Pass, Oregon
Died: June 28, 2000 (aged 66)
Grants Pass, Oregon
Career Information
Year(s): 1956–1965
NFL Draft: 1956 / Round: 8 / Pick: 94
College: Oregon
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Total Off. yards     3,599
Touchdowns     34
Interceptions     12
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

Richard Alwin James (May 22, 1934 – June 28, 2000) was an American football player who played running back for the Washington Redskins from 1956 to 1963.

James attended the University of Oregon and was drafted by the Redskins in the eighth round of the 1956 NFL Draft. He set team record with four touchdowns in one game as the Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys, 34-24 in 1961. He scored 34 touchdowns in his National Football League career. James was one of the smallest players in the NFL at 5-9 and 175 pounds.[citation needed] He died in 2000 of prostate cancer at the age of 66.



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