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James Maness was a two-sport standout who claimed All-America honors in both track and football. In track, he earned All-America distinction in two different relay events. In 1983, he anchored the 4x100 relay team that earned a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. The following year, Maness participated on the 4x400 relay team that also placed sixth at the NCAA finals. As a wide receiver, he was a third-team All-America selection in 1984 after registering 871 receiving yards, the second-highest single-season total in TCU history. An all-SWC performer his junior and senior years, Maness' 2,171 career receiving yards rank fourth in school annals. In addition, he holds a Frog record for longest reception, a 99-yard touchdown catch. Maness was a third-round draft choice by the Chicago Bears in 1985 and played eight games in the National Football League (NFL) for the Super Bowl champions.