Date of birth | July 5, 1958 |
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Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
US college | Washington State |
Career history | |
As coach | |
2010 | Edmonton Eskimos (DL coach) |
As player | |
1982–1989 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1990–1991 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
CFL East All-Star | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Career stats | |
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