James Scott (gridiron football)

James Scott (born March 28, 1952) is a former American football wide receiver who played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally selected by the New York Jets in the 1975 NFL Draft.

James Scott
Born: (1952-03-28) March 28, 1952
Longview, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)WR
CollegeTrinity Valley Community College
NFL draft1975 / Round: 8 / Pick: 193
Career history
As player
1974Chicago Fire (WFL)
1976–1980Chicago Bears (NFL)
1981Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
1982–1983Chicago Bears (NFL)
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1981

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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