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| Born: | (1972-04-16)April 16, 1972 (age 52) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Cuyahoga Falls (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) | ||||||||||
| College: | Mount Union | ||||||||||
| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1994 | ||||||||||
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James Ballard (born April 16, 1972) is an American former professionalfootball player who was aquarterback.
Ballard was a one-year starter atWilmington College then transferred after his freshman year toMount Union College. While at Mount Union, Ballard broke numerous school, conference and NCAA records en route to leading the Purple Raiders to their first ever Division III National Championship in 1993. A two time First-team All-American Team member in 1992 and 1993, and an Honorable Mention All-American in 1991, Jim shattered 17 Division III records and threw for over 12,000 yards and over 150 touchdowns. The two-time recipient of the Mike Gregory Award, which is given to the Ohio Athletic Conference's top offensive back, he was a three time All-Conference selection and suffered only one OAC loss during his college career. Ballard won the inauguralMelberger Award and theGagliardi Trophy as Division III's Player of the Year. He held every Mount Union passing record by the end of his career and still holds the NCAA record for highest number of touchdowns thrown in a playoff game (8). In addition, Jim was selected as the 1993 Joe Fogg Award Winner, given to the top collegiate player in all divisions in the Midwest by the Cleveland Touchdown Club. In 2008, Jim was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.[1] Ballard was anAll-American atMount Union College.