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James Hood

b. 1961

Player of American and Canadian football

Canadian football player
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About James Hood

Born 1961. James Hood is an American canadian football player.

James Hood is a former award-winning receiver in the Canadian Football League.

A graduate of Arizona State University, Hood came to Canada in 1985 and played with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers where he caught 25 passes in 5 games. He moved to the Montreal Alouettes in 1986, where in 18 games he caught 95 passes for 1411 yards and two touchdowns, winning the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy as best player in the East and was named an all star. 1987 found him with the Ottawa Rough Riders, where in 9 games he hauled in 39 passes. He finished his career in 1988 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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Important facts

Born
9 September 1961, Los Angeles
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Canadian football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Arizona State University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Hood?

player of American and Canadian football

When was James Hood born?

James Hood was born on 9 September 1961 in Los Angeles.

What is James Hood's occupation?

James Hood is a canadian football player.

What nationality is James Hood?

James Hood is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Hood

· Wikidata: Q6136205

· DBpedia: James Hood (Canadian football)

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