Jim Washington (Canadian football)

Jim Washington
No. 27
Date of birth	October 13, 1951
Place of birth	Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Date of death	June 24, 2018 (aged 66)
Place of death	Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Career information
CFL status	International
Position(s)	RB
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
US college	Clemson
NFL draft	1974 / round: 6 / pick: 131
Drafted by	Kansas City Chiefs
Career history
As player
1974–1979	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1980	Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	1976, 1977
CFL West All-Star	1976, 1977

Jim "Jay" Washington (October 13, 1951 – June 24, 2018)^[1] was an American professional football player who played as a running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was named CFL All-Star two times, in 1976^[2] and 1977,^[3] and both times he won the Eddie James Memorial Trophy. Washington finished his career with 6127 yards rushing.

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[1] Jimmy Washington Obituary

[2] Gabriel catches all-star honor

[3] Eight Cup-bound Eskimos named to all-star team

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Career information
No. 27
Date of birth	(1951-10-13)October 13, 1951
Place of birth	Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Date of death	June 24, 2018(2018-06-24) (aged 66)
Place of death	Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
CFL status	International
Position(s)	RB
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg)
US college	Clemson
NFL draft	1974 / round: 6 / pick: 131
Drafted by	Kansas City Chiefs
Career history
As player
1974–1979	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1980	Saskatchewan Roughriders

Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	1976, 1977
CFL West All-Star	1976, 1977