James Scott (gridiron football) explained

James Scott
Number:89
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:March 28, 1952
Birth Place:Longview, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Weight Lb:190
Height In:1
High School:Gladewater (TX)
College:Trinity Valley CC
Draftyear:1975
Draftround:8
Draftpick:193
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • CFL All-Star (1981)
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:177
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:3,202
Statlabel3:Receiving TDs
Statvalue3:20
Pfr:ScotJa00

James Scott (born March 28, 1952) is a former American football wide receiver who played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally selected by the New York Jets in the 1975 NFL draft.

In 1974, he played for the Chicago Fire of the World Football League (WFL), catching 52 passes for 755 yards and 8 touchdowns. He had his best pro season in 1981, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), when he caught 81 passes for 1422 yards and 6 touchdowns and was a conference All-Star.

Scott is now living back in his home state of Texas, near Dallas.