Ian Sinclair (Canadian football)

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Ian Sinclair
Born: (1960-07-22) July 22, 1960 (age 64)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
Position(s) Offensive lineman
College University of Miami
Career history
As player
1985–1995 BC Lions
Career highlights and awards

Ian Sinclair (born July 22, 1960) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played eleven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the BC Lions. He played college football at the University of Miami where he was part of the 1983 Miami Hurricanes football team national champions. He also was a part of the Lions Grey Cup victories in 1985 and 1994. [1]

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References

  1. "Ian Sinclair | the London Sports Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on September 3, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2018.