Born: | Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | May 25, 1952
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive lineman, Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
College | Southern |
High school | Eden Gardens (LA) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1974 | Houston Oilers |
1975 | Shreveport Steamer |
1976–77 | Montreal Alouettes |
1978 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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