James John Woods (May 5, 1894 – December 3, 1966, or August 6, 1896 - June 13, 1975) was an American football player. A native of Jamestown, New York, he played professional football a center, tackle, and guard for the Rochester Jeffersons in the earliest years of the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in 13 or 22 NFL games between 1920 and 1924. Prior to playing professional football, he worked as an electrical welder.Draft registration card for James John Woods, born May 5, 1894, dated June 5, 1917. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. After retiring from football, he lived in Salamanca, New York, and worked for Prudential Insurance Co.Draft registration card for James John Woods, born May 5, 1894. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line].
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