Profile | |
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Positions | Halfback • Defensive back • Punt returner |
Personal information | |
Born | Winnipeg, Manitoba | August 11, 1941
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career history | |
1961 – 1963 | Montreal Alouettes |
1964 – 1966 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1967 – 1969 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1970 | BC Lions |
Awards and highlights | |
Barrie Hansen (born August 11, 1941) was a Canadian professional football defensive back and occasional punt returner who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and BC Lions. [1]
Hansen played college football at the California State University, Northridge. He joined the Alouettes in 1961 and played 3 years with them. He next played 3 more years with Winnipeg, missing only 3 games. He then played 3 more years with Hamilton from 1967 to 1969, where he won the 1967 Grey Cup. The following year, he reached a peak with 5 interceptions. His final year was at BC.
He died February 5, 2017, in Ventura California.[ citation needed ]