Rudy Linterman

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Rudy Linterman
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Born: (1947-10-30) October 30, 1947 (age 77)
Calgary, Alberta
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status National
Position(s) RB
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
College Idaho
Career history
As player
19681977 Calgary Stampeders
1977 Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
CFL West All-Star 1974
Awards Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy (1974)

Rudy Linterman (born October 30, 1947) is a former professional Canadian football running back who played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1968 through 1977, [1] and for the Toronto Argonauts in 1977. His nickname was the "flying dutchman". He won the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy in 1974. [2]

Linterman finished with career totals of 157 games played with 1,399 rushing yards and 4,908 receiving yards and 20 career TDs. Perhaps he is best known for having 68 receiving yards in the terrible weather that accompanied the 1971 Grey Cup.

Rudy was added to the Wall of Fame at McMahon Stadium on September 14, 2012. [3]

References

  1. "Rudy Linterman athletic career, photos, articles, and videos | Fanbase". www.fanbase.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2010.
  2. "Outstanding Player".
  3. "Insider: It's the Wall of Fame Game | Calgary Stampeders". www.stampeders.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013.