Retired | |
Born: | New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada | July 24, 1961
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | OT |
Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
College | British Columbia |
CFL Draft | 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1983–1984 | Calgary Stampeders |
1985 | Montreal Concordes |
1986 | Montreal Alouettes |
1986 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
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