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Born: | Cambridge, Maryland, U.S. | June 18, 1962
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DB, RS |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
College | Wyoming |
Career history | |
As player | |
1984–1987 | BC Lions |
1987 | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1985 |
CFL East All-Star | 1987 |
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