Jim Evenson

James Lee Evenson (January 9, 1947 – January 30, 2008) was an American professional football running back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the British Columbia Lions^[1] and 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.^[2] Evenson died on January 30, 2008, at the age of 61.^[3]

Jim Evenson

Born:	(1947-01-09)January 9, 1947 Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S.
Died:	January 30, 2008(2008-01-30) (aged 61) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Career information
CFL status	American
Position(s)	Running back
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
Grey Cup champion (1973) Eddie James Memorial Trophy (1971)
CFL All-Star	1970, 1971
CFL East All-Star	1973
CFL West All-Star	1968, 1969, 1970, 1971