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Born: | Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | August 10, 1946
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | OT |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 270 lb (120 kg) |
College | Wake Forest |
NFL draft | 1970, round: 4, pick: 80 |
Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Career history | |
As player | |
1970–1974 | Montreal Alouettes (CFL) |
1975 | Baltimore Colts |
1976–1978 | Philadelphia Eagles |
1979–1980 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
CFL East All-Star | 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
Awards | 1974 - CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award |
Career stats | |
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