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| Born: | May 18, 1963 Calgary, Alberta |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | SB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College | British Columbia |
| CFL Draft | 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 11 |
| Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1986–1990 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1990–1996 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
James Ellingson (born May 18, 1963) is a former Canadian Football League slotback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1986 through 1996, including winning the 77th Grey Cup in 1989. He now co-hosts Pre/Post game Ottawa Redblacks Football coverage on TSN 1200.