About Eddie James
Lived 1907 – 1958 (aged 51). Eddie James was a Canadian canadian football player.
Eddie "Dynamite" James (September 30, 1907 – December 26, 1958) was a running back for the Regina Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). James was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2004. The Eddie James Memorial Trophy is named after him. His son Gerry James also played for the Blue Bombers and also is inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
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Who was Eddie James?
Canadian football player
When was Eddie James born?
Eddie James was born on 30 September 1907 in Winnipeg.
When did Eddie James die?
Eddie James died on 26 December 1958.
What was Eddie James's occupation?
Eddie James was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Eddie James?
Eddie James was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie James. https://biography.guide/eddie-james-canadian-football-player/
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