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James Lofton Legendary Receiver

July 5, 1956 - Fort Ord, California - James Lofton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver who...

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FOOTBALL NAME | Lofton James

"James Lofton Legendary Receiver"

Last updated 📅 2025-07-05

July 5, 1956 - Fort Ord, California - James Lofton, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver who played football for the Packers, the Raiders, the Bills, the Eagles, and the Rams, was born. He hails from Stanford University, where he had a brilliant college career before transitioning to a professional career. The ProFootballHOF.com says the Packers took him at number six overall in the 1978 NFL Draft.

James was a First-Team All-Pro in 1981 with Green Bay and was selected to the Pro Bowl 8 times in his long NFL career. In his 16 seasons, James hauled in 764 receptions for 14,004 yards and 76 touchdowns. That career total of yardage, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was an NFL best at the time of his retirement, while his 43 games with 100 or more yards receiving ranked third. He was eventually traded to the Raiders, but a few years later landed on the Bills roster.  

In 1991, at age 35, the still-speedy receiver became the oldest player in league history to record 1,000 receiving yards in a season. That same year, he recorded a career-best 220 receiving yards in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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  • DOB: July 05
  • EVENTDAY: July 05
  • FOOTBALL NAME: James Lofton, Lofton James
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Wide Receivers
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Stanford Cardinal
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 22, Number 80, Number 86
  • SPORTS: Pro Football Hall of Fame

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"Lofton, James"

James Lofton: The Hall of Fame's Unstoppable Vertical ThreatGet ready to dive into the illustrious career of one of the NFL's most graceful and explosive wide receivers: James Lofton. A true pioneer of the deep ball, Lofton redefined the wideout position with his incredible speed, precise routes, and uncanny ability to track the football.
This series will journey through the remarkable career of the Pro Football Hall of Famer. From his early days as a track star and a dominant Green Bay Packer, to his impactful stints with the Raiders, Bills, and Eagles, we'll explore the records he broke, the pivotal moments he created, and the enduring legacy that made him one of the game's all-time greats. Find more photos and a Big thanks to the image above courtesy of NFL Past Players - James Lofton James Lofton: The Hall of Fame's Unstoppable Vertical ThreatGet ready to dive into the illustrious career of one of the NFL's most graceful and explosive wide receivers: James Lofton. A true pioneer of the deep ball, Lofton redefined the wideout position with his incredible speed, precise routes, and uncanny ability to track the football...