Aldi Henry

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Aldi Henry
Born: (1972-07-17) July 17, 1972 (age 48)
Montreal, Quebec
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
College Michigan State University
CFL draft 1997 / Round: 3 / Pick: 18
Drafted by Toronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
1997–2002 Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
Awards Dick Suderman Trophy (2001)

Aldi Henry (born July 17, 1972) is a former professional Canadian football player who played defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League from 1997 to 2002. He was part of the Stampeders 1998 and 2001 Grey Cup winning teams. [1] He won the Dick Suderman Trophy as the 89th Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian. He played college football at Michigan State University. [2]

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References

  1. "Decade in Review: 2001 Grey Cup Archived 2012-09-15 at the Wayback Machine ." CFL.ca. Retrieved on October 27, 2010.
  2. Boyles, Bob & Paul Guido. The USA Today College Football Encyclopedia, 2009-2010. Skyhorse, 2009. 1072.