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Jim Evenson
Born:(1947-01-09)January 9, 1947
Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S.
Died:January 30, 2008(2008-01-30) (aged 61)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Running back
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
CollegeOregon
NFL draft1970 / Round: 4 / Pick: 90
Drafted byPittsburgh Steelers
Career history
As player
1968–1972BC Lions
1973–1974Ottawa Rough Riders
1975Portland Thunder - WFL
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1970, 1971
CFL East All-Star1973
CFL West All-Star1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

James Lee Evenson (January 9, 1947 – January 30, 2008) was a running back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the British Columbia Lions[1] and the Ottawa Rough Riders. Evenson won the Eddie James Memorial Trophy in 1971. He was a part of the Rough Riders 1973 Grey Cup winning team. Evenson played college football at University of Oregon. He finished his career with a brief stint with the Portland Thunder of the up-start WFL, where he rushed for 439 yards on 99 carries scoring one touchdown. Evenson also caught 18 passes for 108 yards.[2] Evenson died on January 30, 2008, at the age of 61.[3]

References

  1. ^ Taylor, Jim (21 October 1968). "Evenson Takes Aim at Willie's Record". The Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  2. ^ "More bricks for the Wall of Fame". The Vancouver Province. Canada.com. 2008-07-17. Archived from the original on 2012-11-09. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
  3. ^ "Jim Evenson WFL CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.


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