Brian Sopatyk

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Brian Sopatyk
Born: (1947-05-31) May 31, 1947 (age 77)
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) G
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career history
As player
1973 1976 BC Lions

Brian Sopatyk (born May 31, 1947) is a retired Canadian football player who played for the BC Lions. He played college football at Boise State University. [1] [2] During the 1960s, he played for the Saskatoon Hilltops. [3]

His brother Jeff also played football. [4]

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References

  1. "Brian Sopatyk football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  2. Sudlow, Ron (February 7, 1973). "British Columbia gets lion's share of choice picks". The Ottawa Journal. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  3. Strumm, Bob (February 23, 1973). "Draft and a prayer". Star-Phoenix. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  4. Nielsen, Jens (May 13, 1978). "Schoenhals pleased with camp". Star-Phoenix. Retrieved February 22, 2021.