About James West
Born 1957. James West is an American canadian football player.
James West (born December 19, 1955) is a former linebacker who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for three teams. He won two Grey Cups for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Nicknamed Wild West, he played college football at Texas Southern University and trialled with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984, before joining the Bombers during the 1985 season.
In 2016, he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is James West?
Canadian football player
When was James West born?
James West was born on 19 December 1957 in Fort Worth.
What is James West's occupation?
James West is a canadian football player.
What nationality is James West?
James West is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James West (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James West. https://biography.guide/james-west-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "James West." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-west-canadian-football-player/.
Chicago: "James West." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-west-canadian-football-player/.
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