Jim Washington (Canadian football)
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Born: | Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. | October 13, 1951
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Died: | June 24, 2018 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. | (aged 66)
Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
College | Clemson |
NFL draft | 1974 / Round: 6 / Pick: 131 |
Drafted by | Kansas City Chiefs |
Career history | |
As player | |
1974–1979 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1980 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1976, 1977 |
CFL West All-Star | 1976, 1977 |
Jim "Jay" Washington (October 13, 1951 – June 24, 2018)[1] was an American professional football player who played as a running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was named CFL All-Star two times, in 1976[2] and 1977,[3] and both times he won the Eddie James Memorial Trophy. Washington finished his career with 6127 yards rushing.
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- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
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