Place of death Ottawa, Ontario Role American football player Drafted by Buffalo Bills Name Jim Conroy Weight 93 kg | Position(s) LB/RB/P Height 1.83 m CFL status National Died October 3, 2011 | |
Date of birth (1937-10-18)October 18, 1937 Place of birth Vancouver, British Columbia Date of death October 3, 2011(2011-10-03) (aged 73) Education University of Southern California | ||
James Conroy (October 18, 1937 – October 3, 2011) was a Canadian Football League linebacker for the Ottawa Rough Riders (1960–1967) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1968). He was a CFL All-Star for three seasons.
After playing college football and baseball at the University of Southern California, Jim Conroy joined the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1960, the year they won the 48th Grey Cup of 1960, remaining with the same team until 1967. He was mainly used as a linebacker, intercepting 10 balls, but also as a reserve running back, reaching a maximum of 12 carries in 1967, as well as a punt and kick returner. In addition, he was the Rough Riders' punter from 1960 to 1962. He spent his final year as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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