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James Maness

1963 – 2024

American football player

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Lived 1963 – 2024 (aged 61). James Maness was an American american football player.

James Maness (May 1, 1963 – September 21, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life Maness was born and raised in Decatur, Texas and played scholastically at Decatur High School.

College career Maness played football and ran track for the TCU Horned Frogs. In track, he was a two-time All-American in two different relay events. His 4x100 relay team finished sixth overall in the 1983 NCAA Outdoor Championships and in 1984 his 4x400 relay team finished sixth, as well. In football, Maness was an All-SWC receiver his junior and senior seasons and a third-team Associated Press All-American in his senior year. Maness was inducted into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007. and was a member of the Bears team that won Super Bowl XX. In his one season with the Bears, Maness played eight games for the Bears, catching one pass for 34 yards and returning two punts, before a groin injury cut his season short. His pro career was then derailed by positive drug tests.

Personal Maness died September 21, 2024 in Azle, Texas after a lengthy battle with early onset Alzheimer’s and dementia.

He is survived by his wife Tiffany Maness and eight children.

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Decatur High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Maness?

American football player

When was James Maness born?

James Maness was born on 1 May 1963 in Decatur.

When did James Maness die?

James Maness died on 21 September 2024.

What was James Maness's occupation?

James Maness was an american football player.

What nationality was James Maness?

James Maness was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Maness

· Wikidata: Q6138874

· DBpedia: James Maness

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