JAMES MAYBERRY - INDUCTEE #167
hall of fame fast fact:
After football, James Mayberry became a care provider in Amarillo for mentally handicapped adults.
James Mayberry
The 190-pound halfback from Tascosa was perhaps the top running back in Amarillo history. After a stellar career with the Rebels, Mayberry attended the University of Colorado, and went into the NFL.
In 1973 and 1974, Mayberry eclipsed 1,200 rushing yards both seasons, including 347 total yards and four touchdowns against Amarillo High. Playing at Colorado from 1975-78, he finished as the Buffs’ No. 2 all-time rusher with 2,550 yards. In 1978, Mayberry earned All-Big 8 honors with 1,299 rushing yards, including seven 100-yard games. He set a school record with 40 carries against Kansas State and gained 250 yards against Oklahoma.
Taken in the third round of the 1979 NFL draft by Atlanta, Mayberry played three seasons, gaining 347 yards as a reserve back and playing on special teams.
