James Albert Rivers (born September 22, 1945) is a former American football linebacker who played eight seasons in the NFL.
Rivers played college football at Bowling Green University.
Rivers was the St. Louis Cardinals fifth-round selection in the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.
He started nine games in 1968 and was named the Cardinals team Rookie of the Year.
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