Rob Crifo

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Rob Crifo
No. 79
Born: (1965-11-10) November 10, 1965 (age 58)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) WR/RB/SB
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
University Toronto
CFL Draft 1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21
Drafted by Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
1989–1993 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1993–1994 Ottawa Rough Riders
1994 Saskatchewan Roughriders
1994–1995 Toronto Argonauts
1996 Montreal Alouettes*
1996 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL East All-Star 1991, 1992
Career stats
Receptions 173
Receiving yards2,906
Receiving TDs16

Robert Crifo (born November 10, 1965) is a former Canadian football wide receiver who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Rough Riders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the third round of the 1988 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at the University of Toronto. Crifo was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

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Professional career

Crifo was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL with the 21st pick in the 1988 CFL Draft. He was named an East All-Star in 1991 after recording 39 receptions. He earned East All-Star honors again in 1992 after recording 53 receptions. Crifo was released by the Blue Bombers in September 1993. [1] He signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the CFL in September 1993 and caught 15 passes in seven games. [1] He was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in May 1994 and released by the team in August 1994. [1] Crifo signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts in 1994 and became a free agent after the 1995 season. [1] He was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL prior to the 1996 season and released by the team in June 1996. [1] He signed with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats in September 1996 and was released by the team in November 1996. [1]

Amateur Golf Career

Crifo maintains a scratch handicap. He won The Rouge Match Play Championship at his home club Cedar Brae Golf Club in 2023 defeating Ken Tuck in the finals.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rob Crifo". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
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