James was named Chargers’ team MVP in 1985 when he set league records with 1,027 receiving yards, the most ever by a running back, and 2,535 all-purpose yards.
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James was named Chargers’ team MVP in 1985 when he set league records with 1,027 receiving yards, the most ever by a running back, and 2,535 all-purpose yards.