James Scott (gridiron football)

James Scott
No. 89
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1952-03-28) March 28, 1952 (age 73)
Longview, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolGladewater (Gladewater, Texas)
CollegeTrinity Valley CC
NFL draft1975: 8th round, 193rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions177
Receiving yards3,202
Receiving TDs20
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bernard James Scott (born March 28, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for seven seasons with the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Jets in the 1975 NFL draft.[1]

In 1974, he played for the Chicago Fire of the World Football League (WFL), catching 52 passes for 755 yards and 8 touchdowns. He had his best pro season in 1981, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), when he caught 81 passes for 1422 yards and 6 touchdowns and was a conference All-Star.

Scott is now living back in his home state of Texas, near Dallas.

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