Lionel “Little Train” James, who starred at Auburn and set NFL records for the San Diego Chargers, died Friday after a lengthy illness, the university said. He was 59. James, 5-foot-6 and 170 pounds, ...

Nicknamed “Little Train” for his 5-foot-6 stature, the running back played for Auburn during the earl 1980s. He ranks no. 18 on Auburn’s career rushing list and his 6.14 yards-per-carry average ranks ...

A Hall of Famer known for playing larger than life, Lionel ‘Little Train’ James died Friday, Auburn University shared. He was 59. James at 5-foot-6 starred in the Auburn football backfield in the ...

AUBURN, Ala. — Former San Diego Chargers and Auburn running back Lionel James, who made a name for himself for being unstoppable despite his small stature, died Friday after a lengthy illness, the ...

AUBURN, Ala. — Legendary former Auburn football and NFL running back Lionel James, nicknamed "Little Train" for his unstoppable motor despite a 5-foot-6 frame, died Friday. He was 59. James is No. 18 ...

Lionel James, the legendary Auburn running back nicknamed “Little Train” because of his 5-foot-6 stature and unrelenting running style, died Friday following a battle with a lengthy illness, the ...

AUBURN, Ala. (WSFA) - Auburn and NFL football legend and 2006 Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee Lionel “Little Train” James has died, Auburn University confirmed Friday. James passed away after a ...

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. By Richard Sandomir Lionel James, a fast, elusive ...

AUBURN, Ala. (WHNT) — Auburn legend Lionel James passed away Friday after a lengthy illness. He was 59. Nicknamed “Little Train” for his 5-foot-6 stature, the running back played for Auburn during the ...

AUBURN, Ala. – Lionel James, a 5-foot-6 running back nicknamed "Little Train" who starred for Auburn in the early 1980s and set NFL records, has passed away at the age of 59 after a lengthy illness ...