Jim Evenson
| Date of birth | January 9, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Hillsboro, Oregon |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| 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 | |
| CFL All-Star | 1970, 1971 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1973 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Jim Evenson (born January 9, 1947) was a running back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League for the British Columbia Lions[1] and the 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.
References
- ↑ Taylor, Jim (21 October 1968). "Evenson Takes Aim at Willie's Record". The Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
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