Jim Rockford (gridiron football)

Jim Rockford
Date of birthSeptember 5, 1961
Place of birthBloomington, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)Defensive back
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
US collegeUniversity of Oklahoma
NFL draft1985 / round: 12 / pick: 316
Drafted byTampa Bay Buccaneers
Career history
As player
1985San Diego Chargers
1986–90Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1991Edmonton Eskimos
1991–92Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

James Rockford (born September 5, 1961) is a former Grey Cup champion defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL).[1] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 12th round of the 1985 NFL draft.[2]

An Oklahoma Sooner, Rockford played one game with the San Diego Chargers before embarking on a career in Canada. He played 5 seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, winning the Grey Cup in 1986. He also played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts, playing 4 regular season and 1 playoff game for the Boatmen.[3]

He has a wife named Eve, and two daughters named Cydney and Lauren.

References

  1. ^ "FANBASE entry: Jim Rockford". Archived from the original on September 13, 2009. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  2. ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  3. ^ 2009 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide