DeChane Cameron

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DeChane Cameron
Born: (1969-03-07) March 7, 1969 (age 55)
LaGrange, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) QB
College Clemson
High school LaGrange (GA) [1]
Career history
As player
1992 Edmonton Eskimos
Career stats
TD–INT0–1
Passing yards27

DeChane Cameron (born March 7, 1969) is a former Canadian football quarterback in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Edmonton Eskimos. Cameron played college football at Clemson. [2] [3]

Cameron was the MVP of the 1991 Hall of Fame Bowl.

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References

  1. "LaGrange's future arrives in cycle". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
  2. Opposing Qbs: Hometown Hero And Tough Guy
  3. Clemson Qb Is A Man Of Many Dimensions