About Jim Reid
Born 1957. Jim Reid is a Canadian canadian football player.
Jim Reid (born November 8, 1957) is a Canadian former professional football fullback who played in the Canadian Football League for most of his career with the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Reid played football at Wilfrid Laurier University where he won the Peter Gorman Trophy as Rookie of the Year. Reid was part of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' territorial exemption in the 1979 CFL draft. He did not play the full 1979 season as a result of knee surgery. Because of the knee injury, Hamilton traded Reid along with Bill Banks to Ottawa in exchange for Ray Honey.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jim Reid?
Canadian football player
When was Jim Reid born?
Jim Reid was born on 8 November 1957 in Palmerston.
What is Jim Reid's occupation?
Jim Reid is a canadian football player.
What nationality is Jim Reid?
Jim Reid is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim Reid (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Reid. https://biography.guide/jim-reid-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "Jim Reid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-reid-canadian-football-player/.
Chicago: "Jim Reid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-reid-canadian-football-player/.
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