Born: | April 18, 1973 |
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
College | East Carolina |
Career history | |
As player | |
1995 | Shreveport Pirates |
Career stats | |
Rushing yards | 246 |
Receiving average | 4.5 |
Touchdowns | 1 |
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*3x All independent first team (1992, 1993, 1994)
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