Blaine Schmidt

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Blaine Schmidt
No. 54
Position Guard
Personal information
Born (1963-08-23) August 23, 1963 (age 62)
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
University Guelph Gryphons
CFL draft 1986: 2nd round, 17th overall pick
Career history
1986 Edmonton Eskimos
19871994 Toronto Argonauts
19951997 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Awards and highlights

Blaine Schmidt (born August 23, 1963) is a former professional Canadian football guard who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Schmidt played CIS football for the Guelph Gryphons.

He played professional football first for the Edmonton Eskimos in 1986, then played the bulk of his career with the Toronto Argonauts from 1987 to 1994, including winning the 79th Grey Cup in 1991. He finished his career playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1995 to 1997, when he was named to the 1996 East Division All-Star team. [1]

He retired from football in 1998 and now owns an automotive restoration shop in Erin, Ontario. [2]

References

  1. Canadian Football League 2007 Facts, Figures & Records. Canadian Football League. p. 227. ISBN   978-0-9739425-2-1.
  2. Woodcock, Glen (2009-07-10). "Car life after football for ex CFL'er". Red River Valley Echo. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2009-07-10.