James Owen Boylan (born March 19, 1939) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Minnesota Vikings. Born in Washington, D.C., he attended Birmingham High School in Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, California, and played college football for the Washington State Cougars. He joined the Vikings during the 1963 season and played three games, during which he recorded a total of six receptions for 78 yards. His only touchdown came in a 41âÂÂ10 loss to the Baltimore Colts in Week 13.