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| Born: | May 28, 1959 Talbotville, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 257 lb (117 kg) | ||
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| University: | Western Ontario | ||
| Position: | Guard | ||
| CFL draft: | 1984 / round: 4 / pick: 35 | ||
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