Doug Mitchell (Canadian football)

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Doug Mitchell
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Personal information
Born (1942-06-14) June 14, 1942 (age 83)
Harrow, United Kingdom
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
College University of Western Ontario
Career history
Playing
1967–1974 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1974 Montreal Alouettes
Coaching
1978–1982 Mount Allison University
1983–1987 University of Toronto
Awards and highlights

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. After retiring, Mitchell was the head football coach at Mount Allison University and the University of Toronto. [1] [2]

His brother is CFL player Bill Mitchell.

References

  1. "Mitchell gets college job". The Phoenix. May 27, 1978. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. "U of T names Mitchell". The Windsor Star. May 5, 1983. Retrieved 29 September 2024.