Simon Blaszczak

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Simon Blaszczak
No. 71
Born: (1983-08-20) August 20, 1983 (age 38)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) SB
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
University Manitoba
CFL draft 2009 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
2005 Winnipeg Blue Bombers*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Simon Blaszczak (born August 20, 1983) is a former professional Canadian football wide receiver. He went undrafted in the 2009 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the Manitoba Bisons.

Blaszczak was also a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers but was cut following training camp and returned to college.


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