Jim Evenson

Jim Evenson
Date of birth (1947-01-09) January 9, 1947
Place of birth Hillsboro, Oregon
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) RB
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 230 lb (100 kg)
College Oregon
NFL draft 1970 / Round: 4 / Pick: 90
Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers
Career history
As player
1968-1972 BC Lions
1973-1974 Ottawa Rough Riders
1975 Portland Thunder - WFL
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 1970, 1971
CFL East All-Star 1973
CFL West All-Star 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Jim Evenson (born January 9, 1947) was a running back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League for the British Columbia Lions[1] and the Ottawa Rough Riders. Evenson won the Eddie James Memorial Trophy in 1971. He was a part of the Rough Riders 1973 Grey Cup winning team. Evenson played college football at University of Oregon. He finished his career with a brief stint with the Portland Thunder of the up-start WFL, where he rushed for 439 yards on 99 carries scoring one touchdown. Evenson also caught 18 passes for 108 yards.

References

  1. Taylor, Jim (21 October 1968). "Evenson Takes Aim at Willie's Record". The Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
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