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Born: | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | August 26, 1952
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | DB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
College | Utah State |
Career history | |
As coach | |
1995 | Edmonton Eskimos (DL coach) |
As player | |
1975–1981 | Edmonton Eskimos |
1982–1983 | BC Lions |
1983–1984 | Montreal Concordes |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1977 |
CFL West All-Star | 1977 |
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