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Born: | January 29, 1947 |
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
College | California at Berkeley |
NFL draft | 1969, Round: 17, Pick: 418 |
Drafted by | Atlanta Falcons |
Career history | |
As player | |
1971–1975 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1976–1978 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1976 |
CFL West All-Star | 1974, 1976, 1977 |
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