Jim Conroy was born in Vancouver*, but was raised in California. Conroy had his football training with powerful USC where he played quarterback. Conroy was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first AFL draft in 1960. Since he was born in Canada, Conrogy was classified as a non-import. Conroy played nine seasons in the CFL, eight with Ottawa (1960-67) and his final season with Winnpeg in 1968. Conroy won three East Division All-Stars in 1962, 1963 and 1966 at linebacker as well as two CFL All-Stars in 1962 and 1963. Conroy was best known as alinebacker, but also filled in on offence at fullback. Conroy also was used as a kick returner, and in his early years did the punting for the Rough Riders. Jim's younger brother John Conroy also played in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes. Jim Conroy passed away on October 3, 2011.
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* One article refers to Conroy being born in California, but that does not appear to be correct. He was bornin Vancouver, and raised in California.
GP, Passing, Rushing and Receiving
Sacked
1960 OTT 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 15 1.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
1961 OTT 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
1964 OTT 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 28 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1965 OTT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1967 OTT 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 53 4.4 0 5 41 8.2 12 0 12 0
1968 WPG 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Interceptions and Fumble Returns
1960 OTT 2 23 11.5 0 15 0 0 0 0 0
1961 OTT 1 26 26 0 26 0 0 0 0 0
1963 OTT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1968 WPG 1 -4 -4 0 -4 1 3 3 0 3
Note: The 1964 official CFL stats list Conroy with one interception for 59 yards with a longest of 52. this appears to be an error.
1962 OTT 6 87 14.5 0 30 4 21 5.3 0 9
1963 OTT 7 68 9.7 0 18 0 0 0 0 0
1968 WPG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1960 OTT 0 0 0
1968 WPG 1 1 0