James Sykes (born November 7, 1954) is an American former professional

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in the

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(CFL) for the

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from 1977 through 1982, and the

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in 1983 and 1986. He was an All-Star in 1978 and 1980. He won the

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in 1980 and 1981.

Career regular season rushing statistics

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