Lionel James Cause Of Death: How Did Lionel James Die?

Lionel James played five seasons with the Chargers, who have since moved to Los Angeles, after being drafted in the fifth round in 1984. He set an NFL record with 2,535 all-purpose yards in 1985 after leading the Chargers in rushing, receiving, kickoff, and punt return yardage.

Lionel James Cause Of Death

Lionel James’s cause of death has been reported as a lengthy illness. His family has not released the exact cause of death.

How Did Lionel James Die?

Former Auburn and San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James, who made a name for himself for being unstoppable despite his small stature, died on Friday, February 25, 2022,  after a lengthy illness, the university said. He was 59.

Auburn announced the death of James, a 5-foot-6 player nicknamed “Little Train,” but provided no additional details.