Born: | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | March 30, 1930
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Died: | June 28, 2020 90) Burlington, Ontario, Canada | (aged
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | DB, HB |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
University | Toronto |
Career history | |
As player | |
1954 – 1956 | Toronto Argonauts |
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