Jim Cain

James Edgar Cain Jr. (October 1, 1927 – October 5, 2001) was an American professional football defensive end who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions. He was selected by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 1949 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Alabama. Cain was also a member of the Calgary Stampeders of the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU).

Early life and college James Edgar Cain Jr. was born on October 1, 1927, in Eudora, Arkansas.

Professional career Cain was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the seventh round, with the 70th overall pick, of the 1949 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on February 12, 1949. He played in all 12 games for the Cardinals during his rookie year in 1949, and recovered two fumbles. Cain started all 12 games for the Lions in 1950, recording one reception for eight yards and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Cain then served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Cain was waived by the Lions on August 16, 1956.

Cain then dressed in four games for the Calgary Stampeders of the Western Interprovincial Football Union during the 1956 season.

Personal life Cain died on October 5, 2001.