Steve Stapler

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Steve Stapler
Born: (1958-06-28) June 28, 1958 (age 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Career information
CFL status American
Position(s) WR
College San Diego State
Career history
As player
1980 Toronto Argonauts
19811988 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Receptions353
Receiving yards5,848
Touchdowns40

Steve Stapler (born June 28, 1958) is a former Canadian football wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats, appearing in the Grey Cup final with the Ti-Cats in 1984, 1985, and winning in 1986. Stapler played college football at San Diego State. [1]

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References

  1. "Steve Stapler football statistics on StatsCrew.com".