Date of birth | March 26, 1950 |
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Place of birth | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | RB/TE |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
US college | Youngstown State |
CFL draft | 1973 / round: 5 / pick: 37 |
Drafted by | BC Lions |
Career history | |
As player | |
1973–1976 | Montreal Alouettes |
1977–1978 | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
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