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Born: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | September 7, 1967
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | SB, WR |
University | Western Ontario |
CFL draft | 1990, Round: 1, Pick: 5 |
Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
Career history | |
As player | |
1990–1996 | Calgary Stampeders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1993, 1995 |
CFL West All-Star | 1993 |
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