Lionel James emerged as one of the most dynamic and versatile players in American football history. James was born on July 26, 1962, in Columbia, South Carolina, and grew up just a few miles from the University of South Carolina where he would later make a name for himself as a football star. He went on to be a standout athlete at the university, where he played as a running back and a wide receiver. More about Lionel James
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After a successful college career, James was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 1984 NFL Draft. His versatility as a player made him an instant standout on the team, where he played as a running back, wide receiver, and return specialist. He was particularly notable for his ability to make big plays on the field, whether as a rusher or as a receiver, and his speed and agility made him a force to be reckoned with. In his five-year career with the Chargers, James amassed a total of 3,340 yards rushing and 170 receptions for 1,849 yards, becoming one of the most exciting players in the league.In total, we tracked 77 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Lionel James (Autographed Lionel James Jersey Inscribed Little Train) was sold in February 2022 for $135.99 while the cheapest item (Lionel James, 1989 Topps autographed Football card # 310, S.D. Chargers, RB) found a new owner for $0.29 in March 2015. The month with the most items sold (9) was February 2022 with an average selling price of $12.99 for an autographed item of Lionel James. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2020 with $43.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.29 was March 2015. In average, an autographed item from Lionel James is worth $8.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Lionel James were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
Item Title | Price | Store | |
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1989 Topps #310a Autographed Lionel James Trading Card | $3.99 | ||
2 Lionel James autograph football cards | $25.00 | ||
CHARGERS LIONEL JAMES AUTO SP 2013 TOPPS ARCHIVES FAN FAVORITES AUTOGRAPH 1985 | $5.50 | ||
LIONEL JAMES & ROGER CRAIG 1985 NFL RECEIVING LEADERS Autograph 1986 Topps #226 | $4.25 | ||
LIONEL JAMES 2013 TOPPS ARCHIVES FAN FAVORITES AUTOGRAPH $30 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS | $9.99 | ||
LIONEL JAMES Autograph 1986 Topps 1000 Yard Club--San Diego Chargers | $2.14 | ||
Lionel James autographed Football Card (Chargers) 1986 Topps #24 1000 Yard Club | $19.00 | ||
Lionel James San Diego Chargers/ Personally Autographed Receiving Leaders Card | $1.25 | ||
LIONEL JAMES Signed 1989 Pro Set AUTO Authentic Autograph Chargers #361 | $10.99 | ||
LIONEL JAMES signed football card SAN DIEGO CHARGERS autograph | $10.00 |
Lionel James, Speedy Back Who Covered a Lot of Turf, Dies at 59 (03/05/22): A diminutive player, he set a single-season record in 1985 for yardage gained in the N.F.L. as a running back, receiver and kick and punt returner.
Ex-Auburn, Chargers running back Lionel James dies at 59 (02/25/22): AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Former Auburn and San Diego Chargers running back Lionel James, who made a name for himself for being unstoppable despite his small stature, died Friday after a lengthy illness, the university said. Auburn announced the death of James, a 5-foot-6 player nicknamed ''Little Train,'
Chargers playmaker Lionel “Little Train” James dies at 59 (02/25/22): Lionel James, who defied expectations by becoming a big-time NFL playmaker despite his small stature, has died at the age of 59. Known as “Little Train,” James stood just 5-foot-6 and weighed 171 pounds, and as a result he slipped to the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft. But he quickly made a signi