James Sykes (Canadian football)

James Sykes
No. 11
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1954-11-07) November 7, 1954
New Waverly, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CollegeRice
NFL draft1977: 10th round, 273rd overall pick
Career history
1977–1983Calgary Stampeders
1983, 1986Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Awards and highlights

James Sykes (born November 7, 1954) is an American former professional football running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders from 1977 through 1982, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1983 and 1986. He was an All-Star in 1978 and 1980. He won the Eddie James Memorial Trophy in 1980 and 1981.