James Scott (gridiron football)

Bernard James Scott (born March 28, 1952) is a former American football wide receiver who played seven seasons for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally selected by the New York Jets in the 1975 NFL draft.^[1]

James Scott

No. 89
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1952-03-28) March 28, 1952 (age 73) Longview, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Gladewater (TX)
College:	Trinity Valley CC
NFL draft:	1975: 8th round, 193rd pick
Career history
Chicago Fire (1974) Chicago Bears (1976–1980) Montreal Alouettes (1981) Chicago Bears (1982–1983)
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star (1981)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 177 Receiving yards: 3,202 Receiving TDs: 20 Stats at Pro Football Reference

In 1974, he played for the Chicago Fire of the World Football League (WFL), catching 52 passes for 755 yards and 8 touchdowns. He had his best pro season in 1981, for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), when he caught 81 passes for 1422 yards and 6 touchdowns and was a conference All-Star.

Scott is now living back in his home state of Texas, near Dallas.