Shannon James (gridiron football)

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Shannon James
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James with the Calgary Stampeders in 2007
No. 23
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1983-12-28) December 28, 1983 (age 40)
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College: Massachusetts
Undrafted: 2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Shannon James (born December 28, 1983) is a former gridiron football linebacker who last played for Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. James also played for the Calgary Stampeders.


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