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| Born: | November 5, 1952 Trumann, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| College | Arkansas State |
| NFL draft | 1975, Round: 8, Pick: 207 |
| Drafted by | Minnesota Vikings |
| Career history | |
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| 1976–1985 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1978 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1976, 1978, 1982 |
| Records | Eskimos Records
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