Eddie “Dynamite” James

Bio

Full name: Eddie James

Nickname: Dynamite

Born: Sept. 30, 1907 in Winnipeg, MB

Died: Dec. 26, 1958

Last Season (1938) Vitals:
  • Position: HB
  • Jersey: #15
Relations
Amateur Programs
  • Regina Pats Jr.
Programs listed in descending order attended. Help complete the database by providing high school, junior and college participation or corrections.
7 Season Career

Active years: 1928–1929, 1931, 1935–1938
Active teams (2):

  • REG 1928–1929, 1931
  • WPG 1935–1938

24 career games (See notes for restrictions)

  • 18 regular season games
  • 6 Grey Cup appearances (1 championship win)
6 Grey Cup Appearances
  • 1928 Grey Cup
  • 1929 Grey Cup
  • 1931 Grey Cup
  • 1935 Grey Cup
  • 1937 Grey Cup
  • 1938 Grey Cup
Season Team Position Jersey Regular
GP		 Playoff
GP		 Grey Cup
GP
7 seasons
(Rank: T3676th,
68th percentile,
3 CFL seasons)		 2 teams 18
(Rank: T5151st,
55th percentile,
18 CFL games)		 0 6
1928 SSK HB Unknown -- 1
1929 SSK HB 20 Unknown -- 1
1931 SSK HB Unknown -- 1
1935 WPG HB 15 Unknown -- 1
1936 WPG HB 6 -- 0
1937 WPG HB 15 6 -- 1
1938 WPG HB 15 6 -- 1
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Eddie “Dynamite” James was inducted into the Player wing in 1963 (charter member) (Canadian Football Hall of Fame profile).

Winnipeg Blue Bombers WFC Hall of Fame

Eddie “Dynamite” James was inducted into the Player wing in 1984.

Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame

Eddie “Dynamite” James was inducted into the Player wing in 2004.

Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

Eddie “Dynamite” James was inducted into the Player wing in 1975.