Date of birth | November 7, 1959 |
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Place of birth | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Guard |
US college | Arizona |
Career history | |
As player | |
1982–1989, 1992 | BC Lions |
1989–1991 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1988 |
CFL East All-Star | 1990 |
CFL West All-Star | 1987, 1988 |
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