James Guidry

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James Guidry
Personal information
Born: (1967-03-12) March 12, 1967 (age 57)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College:Texas A&I
Position:Quarterback
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • AFL Most Inspirational Player of the Year (1999)
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:365 / 636
Passing yards:4,863
TD-INT:97-27
Passer rating:102.21
Rushing TDs:4
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

James Guidry (born March 12, 1967) is a former

Detroit Drive
.

Professional career

Detroit Drive

Guidry was a member of the Detroit Drive during the 1993 Arena Football League season.[2]

Dallas Texans

Guidry was traded to the Dallas Texans in June 1993.[2]

Milwaukee Mustangs

After playing in Europe for several years, Guidry signed with the Milwaukee Mustangs in April 1996.[3]

Florida Bobcats

Guidry played for the Florida Bobcats in 1996.[1]

Anaheim Piranhas

Guidry was traded to the Anaheim Piranhas in March 1997.[4] He was released by the Piranhas in April 1997.[5]

Portland Forest Dragons

Guidry played for the Portland Forest Dragons from 1998 to 1999. He recorded 87 touchdowns on 4,069 passing yards during his time with the Forest Dragons.[1] His playing career ended when he was knocked unconscious after being blindsided in the end zone for a sack during a game on May 8, 1999. He spent six days in the hospital after the hit to his spinal cord and was partially paralyzed on his left side until undergoing surgery.[6] Guidry was named the AFL's Most Inspirational Player of the Year in 1999.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c "James Guidry". arenafan.com. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "James Guidry". Lawrence Journal-World. June 19, 1993. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  3. ^ "Transactions". courant.com. April 11, 1996. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  4. New York Times
    . March 20, 1997. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  5. ^ "Transactions". courant.com. April 9, 1997. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  6. ^ "Arena Football not all fun and games". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. June 11, 1999. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  7. ^ "James Guidry". arenafan.com. Retrieved December 24, 2014.

External links

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