James Scott (gridiron football)

American gridiron football player (born 1952)

American football player

James ScottNo. 89

Position:| Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:|  (1952-03-28) March 28, 1952 (age 72)
Longview, Texas, U.S.
Height:| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:| 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:| Gladewater (TX)
College:| Trinity Valley CC
NFL draft:| 1975 / round: 8 / pick: 193
Career history

* Chicago Fire (1974)
* Chicago Bears (1976–1980)
* Montreal Alouettes (1981)
* Chicago Bears (1982–1983)

Career highlights and awards

* CFL All-Star (1981)

Career NFL statistics
| Receptions:| 177

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Receiving yards:| 3,202
Receiving TDs:| 20
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Scott (born March 28, 1952) is a former American football wide receiver who played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally selected by the New York Jets in the 1975 NFL draft.

In 1974, he played for the Chicago Fire of the World Football League (WFL), catching 52 passes for 755 yards and 8 touchdowns. He had his best pro season in 1981, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), when he caught 81 passes for 1422 yards and 6 touchdowns and was a conference All-Star.

Scott is now living back in his home state of Texas, near Dallas.

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New York Jets 1975 NFL draft selections

* Anthony Davis
* Richard Wood
* Joe Wysock
* Tom Alward
* James Scott
* Ed Taylor
* Charles James
* Jon Bradford
* Bert Cooper
* Dan Spivey
* Joe Fields
* Brison Manor
* Greg Wells
* Mike Bartoszek

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