Tommy James (football player)
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| Thomas L. "Tommy" James | |
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| Date of birth: | September 16, 1923 |
| Place of birth: | Canton, Ohio, United States |
| Date of death: | February 7, 2007 (age 83) |
| Place of death: | Massillon, Ohio |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Cornerback |
| College: | Ohio State |
| NFL Draft: | 1947 / Round: 17 / Pick: 146 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1947 1948-1955 1956 |
Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Baltimore Colts |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1954 |
| Stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Thomas L. "Tommy" James, Jr. (born September 16, 1923 in Canton, Ohio, died February 7, 2007) was a former professional American football cornerback.
James played for Paul Brown at Massillon High School and Ohio State before rejoining him with him the Cleveland Browns in 1948 after a year in Detroit.
James started at right cornerback in 1948 and intercepted four passes for a team that went 15-0 and won the All-America Football Conference championship.
The defensive back continued to be a key player as the Browns moved to the National Football League. He intercepted nine passes in 1950 to set a club record that stood until 1978. After leaving Cleveland, he played briefly for the Baltimore Colts in 1956.
James ended his NFL career with 26 interceptions, all with the Browns, tying him for eighth place in team history.
He is survived by three sons and seven grandchildren.
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