John Priestner

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John Priestner
Born: (1958-08-04) August 4, 1958 (age 64)
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight230 lb (100 kg)
University Western Ontario
CFL Draft 1979 / Round: Territorial
Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
NFL draft 1979 / Round: 11 / Pick: 280
Drafted by Baltimore Colts
Career history
As player
1980–1986 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
CFL East All-Star (1981)

William John Priestner (born August 4, 1958) is a Canadian football player who played professionally for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. [1]

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References

  1. "John Priestner CFL Stats - Pro Football Archives".