Jim McCanless
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Position: | Guard | ||
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Born: | (1936-01-01) January 1, 1936 (age 88) Buncombe County, North Carolina, U.S. | ||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||
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High school: | Lee H. Edwards (Asheville, North Carolina) | ||
College: | Clemson | ||
Undrafted: | 1959 | ||
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James Robert McCanless (born January 1, 1936) is a former American football guard who played one game in the American Football League (AFL) for the Houston Oilers. He played college football at Clemson.
Early life and education
McCanless was born on January 1, 1936, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. He attended Lee H. Edwards High School, being named to the Western AAA All-Star team in 1953.[1] Playing the guard position, McCanless was described as the team's "big man" by the Asheville Citizen-Times.[2] After graduating, he joined Clemson University in 1954.[3] He earned varsity letters in 1955 and 1956.[3]
In summer 1957, McCanless suffered a broken neck in a swimming pool accident.[4] It kept him out for the 1957 season, and McCanless was told he would never be able to play football again. Despite this, he returned to practice for his senior season in 1958 and made the final roster.[4] His first game back came in week two against North Carolina, when he was substituted in at left tackle.[4]
After graduating from Clemson, he spent 1959 as a coach in South Carolina.[5]
Professional career
In 1960, McCanless was signed by the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He started in each of the five preseason games on the offensive line, and impressed enough to make the final roster.[6] McCanless only appeared in one game with the team before being placed on waivers and released.[5][7]
Later life
Shortly after being released by the Oilers, McCanless accepted a position as assistant football coach and science teacher at Clyde A. Erwin High School.[5] He later managed the Battery & Ignition Company in Asheville, North Carolina.[8] He also served as the Buncombe County, North Carolina, Schools transportation director for over 20 years, from 1972 until at least 1992.[9]
References
- ^ Morris, Richard (December 20, 1953). "Thomason Unanimous All West". The Charlotte Observer – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Koon, Warren (September 3, 1953). "Isbill Announces Maroon Starters". Asheville Citizen-Times – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Jim McCanless Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c McGrew, Mac (October 8, 1958). "After Broken Neck Clemson's Jim McCanless Prescribes a Rugged Test For Himself and Passes It". The State – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Jim McCanless Joins Erwin Coaching Staff". Asheville Citizen-Times. October 4, 1960 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Smith, Charlie (August 28, 1960). "Pros List McCanless As Starter". Asheville Citizen-Times – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jim McCanless Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Battery & Ignition Checks Speedometers". Asheville Citizen-Times. November 16, 1970 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Andonaras, Tula (September 9, 1992). "McCanless' big concern: Bus safety". Asheville Citizen-Times – via Newspapers.com.
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