Jeff Yorga

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Jeff Yorga
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Born: (1981-10-31) October 31, 1981 (age 41)
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Career information
StatusActive
Position(s) OL
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight290 lb (130 kg)
College University of Regina
Career history
As player
2006–2007 Toronto Argonauts

Jeff Yorga (born October 31, 1981 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan) was a Canadian Football League offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts. [1] He was signed as a free agent by the Argonauts on February 21, 2006. Prior to joining the Argonauts, Yorga played for the University of Regina Rams and the Regina Thunder.

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References

  1. "Argos release two players". Toronto Star . June 14, 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2011.