Doug Mitchell (Canadian football)

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Doug Mitchell
Born: (1942-06-14) June 14, 1942 (age 81)
Harrow, United Kingdom
Career information
Position(s) Center
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight240 lb (110 kg)
College University of Western Ontario
Career history
As player
1967–1974 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1974 Montreal Alouettes
Honors Grey Cup - 1967, 1972, 1974

Doug Herbert Mitchell is a former offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League, winning three Grey Cups.

A born in the United Kingdom, Mitchell took to Canadian football and starred with the Western Ontario Mustangs. He began his pro career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, playing 8 seasons, 98 games and 2 Grey Cup championships. He finished his final year with 8 games with the Montreal Alouettes, and won his final Grey Cup in 1974.

His brother is CFL player Bill Mitchell.

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