Marvin Davis (Canadian football)

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Marvin Davis
Born:May 25, 1952
Shreveport, LA
Career information
Position(s) DL/LB
College Southern University
Career history
As player
1974 Houston Oilers
1975 Shreveport Steamer
1976–77 Montreal Alouettes
1978 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1978 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Honors 1977 - Grey Cup Champion

Marvin Davis is a former gridiron football linebacker, defensive lineman and Grey Cup champion.

Davis played his college football at Southern University and began his career in 1974 with the National Football League's Houston Oilers, where he played 13 games as a back-up. He then joined the World Football League's Shreveport Steamer for 1975. In 1976, he moved to Canada with the Montreal Alouettes and was part of their 1977 Grey Cup winning team. He finished his career in 1978 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Marvin Davis". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  2. "Marvin Davis Stats". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved 6 November 2020.