E. A. Sims

E. A. Sims, Jr. (also called Ed,^[2] and Zeke; February 10, 1937 – August 5, 2010^[3]) was an American professional football end who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Edmonton Eskimos and B.C. Lions. He was presented with a ring of honor for his achievements at New Mexico State University.

E. A. Sims

No. 78, 74, 70[1]
Date of birth	(1937-02-10)February 10, 1937
Place of birth	Abilene, Texas, U.S.
Date of death	August 5, 2010(2010-08-05) (aged 72)
Place of death	Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CFL status	International
Position(s)	End
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	215 lb (98 kg)
US college	New Mexico State
AFL draft	1961 / round: 24 / pick: 185
Drafted by	Denver Broncos
NFL draft	1961 / round: 15 / pick: 203
Drafted by	Baltimore Colts
Career history
As player
1962–1968	Edmonton Eskimos
1968–1970	BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	1966, 1967
CFL West All-Star	1965, 1966, 1967

Early life

Sims was born in Abilene, Texas, and was very active in sports in junior high and high school. He attended Cisco Junior College in Cisco, Texas, where he played on their football team, The Wranglers. He was made all star three years in a row and also received an outstanding player award. He later played football for the New Mexico State University Aggies in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where in December 1960 he helped defeat Utah State to win the Sun Bowl.^[4] During his college career playing for the Aggies, he received another outstanding player award.

Professional career

In March 1961 Sims was selected by the Baltimore Colts during the 15th round of the NFL draft.^[5] In July 1961 he was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a future draft choice.^[6] After sustaining a knee injury, Sims refused to report and in March 1962 he was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos,^[7] where he was to play for 7 seasons.^[8] In 1966^[9] and in 1967^[10] Sims was selected as a CFL All-Star. In 1968, Sims was cut from the Eskimos following the signing of Ed Marcontell, but was subsequently signed B.C Lions,^[10] where he played until 1970 when he retired from the league.^[11]