Lionel James

Lionel James

NFL player


Name=Lionel James
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1962|05|25
Birthplace= Albany, Georgia
DateofDeath=
Position=Running Back
number=26
College=Auburn
DraftedYear=1984
DraftedRound=5 / Pick 118
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=JAMESLIO01
PFR=JameLi00
years=1984-1988
teams=San Diego Chargers

Lionel 'Little Train' James (born May 25, 1962 in Albany, Georgia), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 5th round of the 1984 NFL Draft. Undersized at 5'6" and 171 lbs., James played running back at Auburn University and spent his entire 5 year NFL career with the Chargers from 1984-1988. His best year as a pro came during the 1985 season when he led the AFC with 86 receptions.

In the 1985 season James set the NFL record for all purpose yards (combined yards rushing, receiving, and returning kicks) in the history of the NFL with 2,535 yards. That same season he also set the record for receiving yards by a running back with 1,027 yards while also leading the AFC in receptions with 86. On November 10th of that same year he had his best day as a pro versus the Los Angeles Raiders. He gained 345 all purpose yards including a career best 168 yards receiving and scored the winning touchdown in overtime.

The all purpose yard record was broken in 2000 by Derrick Mason of the Tennessee Titans (2,690 yards).


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