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James Zachery

Born:	(1958-08-25) August 25, 1958 Midland, Texas
Career information
CFL status	American
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
College	Texas A&M
High school	Austin (TX)
Hand	Right
Career history
As player
1980–1984	Montreal Alouettes/Concordes
1985–1987	Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
Grey Cup champion (1987
Awards	1987

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James Ray Zachery (born August 25, 1958) was a defensive tackle (linebacker in college) who played 8 seasons in the CFL from 1980 to 1987. Zachery was an 11th round draft pick of the New York Jets in 1980 out of Texas A&M, and after his release by New York, he signed as a free agent with Montreal in September of 1980. Zachery played 7 games with the Als in his rookie season, and remained with the Als through the end of the 1985 season. He missed a fair number of games due to injuries, but had his best season in Montreal in 1984 when he recorded 9.5 sacks in 16 games.

Zachery was released by Montreal in September, 1984, and joined the Edmonton Eskimos a year later in September of 1985. Zachery recorded an impressive 8 sacks in just 9 games with Edmonton in 1985. In 1986, Zachery had 9 sacks was named to the West All-Star team. Also in 1986, Zachery had an amazing 5 blocked kicks which is still a CFL single season record. Zachery's last season was 1987 when he recored 3 sacks and added 2 more blocked kicks in 18 games with Edmonton.

Zachery finished with a career total of 37 sacks and his career total of 7 blocked kicks is tied for fourth place on the CFL all-time list.

James Zachery was well liked by his team mates and fans. He was also a talented actor and musician. Unfortunately, James Zachery was killed by a gang in his home town of on January 25, 1994.

Personal life

James was the proud father of 3. Klaesha S Zachery (Molly K. Hardy) Matthew J. Zachery (adopted) Kayla M. Atkey (Cindy Atkey).

Early years

James Ray Zachery was the 6st of 9 son born to Galberson and Dorothy Zachery.

School

James was raise in Midland, attending De Zaval Elementary, Pease Elementary, San Jacinto Jr. high, Austin Freshmen, Midland Senior High and Texas A&M University.

College years

James went on to play college football for Texas A&M

Professional career

Career statistics

			Games Played, Tackles and Sacks									Interceptions							Fumble Returns							Blocked Kicks							Kickoff Returns
Year	Team		GP	T	ST	Total	TFL	Yds	KD	Sacks
1980	MON		7							0
1981	MON		5							2
1982	MON		13							4
1983	MON		16							9.5
1984	MON		6							1.5
1985	EDM		9							8
1986	EDM		17							9
1987	EDM		18	23						3
CFL totals			91						37

References

Category:1958 births Category:1994 deaths Category:African-American players of American football Category:African-American players of Canadian football Category:American football linebacker Category:Montreal Alouettes players Category:Montreal Concords players Category:Canadian football defensive tackles Category:Edmonton Elks players Category:Grey Cup champions Category:Players of American football from Texas Category:Sportspeople from Midland, Texas