Jim Rockford (gridiron football)

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Jim Rockford
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Position Defensive back
Personal information
BornSeptember 5, 1961
Bloomington, Illinois, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College University of Oklahoma
NFL draft 1985: 12th round, 316th overall pick
Career history
1985 San Diego Chargers
1986–90 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1991 Edmonton Eskimos
1991–92 Toronto Argonauts
Awards and highlights
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James Rockford (born September 5, 1961) is a former Grey Cup champion defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL). [1] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 12th round of the 1985 NFL draft. [2]

An Oklahoma Sooner, Rockford played one game with the San Diego Chargers before embarking on a career in Canada. He played 5 seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, winning the Grey Cup in 1986. He also played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts, playing 4 regular season and 1 playoff game for the Boatmen. [3]

References

  1. "FANBASE entry: Jim Rockford". Archived from the original on September 13, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  2. "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  3. 2009 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide