Lionel James

Lionel James
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James with the San Diego Chargers c. 1988
No. 26
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1962-05-25)May 25, 1962
Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Died:February 25, 2022(2022-02-25) (aged 59)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight:171 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High school:Dougherty (Albany, Georgia)
College:Auburn
NFL draft:1984 / Round: 5 / Pick: 118
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1,061
Average:4.6
Rushing touchdowns:4
Receptions:209
Receiving yards:2,278
Receiving touchdowns:10
Player stats at PFR

Lionel "Little Train" James[1] (May 25, 1962 – February 25, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. Undersized at 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) and 171 pounds (78 kg),[2][3] he spent his entire five-year NFL career with the Chargers from 1984 to 1988. His best year as a pro came during the 1985 season, when he set then-NFL season records for receiving yards by a running back and all-purpose yardage. He also led the American Football Conference (AFC) in receptions that year.

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