Al Ackland

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Al Ackland
Born:1940
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career information
Position(s) OL
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Junior Weston Wildcats
High school Churchill HS
Career history
As player
1961 Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Al Ackland (born c. 1940) is a former Canadian football offensive end. Ackland played in two games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League during the 1961 season. [1]

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References

  1. Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 139. ISBN   978-0983513667.