| James Cassata | |
| Birth Date: | 17 November 1947 |
| Birth Place: | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Position1: | Quarterback |
| College: | Syracuse University |
| Playing Years1: | 1968 |
| Playing Team1: | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Playing Years2: | 1969 |
| Playing Team2: | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Playing Years3: | 1971–1974 |
| Playing Team3: | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Playing Years4: | 1975 |
| Playing Team4: | The Hawaiians (WFL) |
| Playing Years5: | 1976 |
| Playing Team5: | British Columbia Lions |
| Playing Years6: | 1976 |
| Playing Team6: | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
James Rick Cassata (born November 17, 1947) is an American former gridiron football quarterback who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for five different teams. He led the Ottawa Rough Riders to victory in the 61st Grey Cup. He also played with The Hawaiians in the World Football League (WFL) in 1975. He played at Tonawanda High School before playing college football at Syracuse University. In 2002, he was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.[1]