Born: | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | January 19, 1948
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Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | DB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
University | Carleton |
Career history | |
As player | |
1975–1976 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1976 | Montreal Alouettes |
1977 | Calgary Stampeders |
1977 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Joe Colvey (born January 19, 1948) is a retired Canadian football player who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders, Montreal Alouettes and Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [1] He played college football at Carleton University.
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Colvey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: