Art Edgson

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Art Edgson
Born: (1949-07-01) July 1, 1949 (age 74)
Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
Position(s) Defensive back
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
College Idaho State University, Brigham Young University
Career history
As player
1974–1975 Montreal Alouettes (CFL)
Career highlights and awards
AwardsGrey Cup: 1974

Art Edgson (born July 1, 1949) is a former Grey Cup champion defensive back who played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League, winning a Grey Cup Championship in 1974.

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