James Hood (Canadian football)
James Hood is a former award-winning receiver in the Canadian Football League.
| Born: | September 9, 1961 Los Angeles, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
| College | Arizona State University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1985 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1986 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1987 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1988 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1986 |
| Awards | 1986 Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy |
A graduate of Arizona State University, Hood came to Canada in 1985 and played with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers where he caught 25 passes in 5 games. He moved to the Montreal Alouettes in 1986, where in 18 games he caught 95 passes for 1411 yards and two touchdowns,[1] winning the Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy as best player in the East and was named an all star.[2] 1987 found him with the Ottawa Rough Riders, where in 9 games he hauled in 39 passes. He finished his career in 1988 with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
References
- CFLAPEDIA entry - James Hood
- "All-Stars Since 1946". Montreal Alouettes. Archived from the original on 2011-05-04. Retrieved 2011-02-26.
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