James Zachery
| Date of birth | August 27, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Midland, Texas |
| Date of death | January 25, 1994 (aged 35) |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DE/DL |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| College | Texas A&M |
| High school | Midland (TX) |
| NFL draft | 1980 / Round: 11 / Pick: 290 |
| Drafted by | New York Jets |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1980–1981 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1982–1984 | Montreal Concordes |
| 1985–1987 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL West All-Star | 1986 |
| Career stats | |
| Quarterback sacks | 37 |
| Fumble recoveries | 5 |
| Interceptions | 4 |
| |
James Zachery (August 27, 1958 – January 25, 1994) was an American football defensive lineman who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes, Montreal Concordes and Edmonton Eskimos. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the eleventh round of the 1980 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Texas A&M University and attended Midland High School in Midland, Texas. Zachery was a member of the Edmonton Eskimos team that won the 75th Grey Cup. He was also a CFL West All-Star in 1986.
Zachery died on January 25, 1994 after he was the victim of a gang attack.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "HISTORY". nfl.com. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
- ↑ "1994 Notable Deaths". Associated Press. spokesman.com. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
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