James Alan Ritchey (born July 10, 1973) is a former professional
American football
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quarterback
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.
He was signed by the
Houston Oilers
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 1996 and was also a member of the
Barcelona Dragons. Ritchey played
college football at
Stephen F. Austin
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(SFA), finishing his career ranked third in school history with 5,436 passing yards and 5,851 yards total offense.
References
1973 births
Living people
American football quarterbacks
Barcelona Dragons players
Houston Oilers players
People from Copperas Cove, Texas
Players of American football from Honolulu
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football players
Tennessee Oilers players
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