Tim Allan (Canadian football)

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Tim Allan
Born: (1955-05-29) May 29, 1955 (age 68)
Career information
Position(s) C
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight240 lb (110 kg)
University Toronto
CFL Draft 1978 / Round: Territorial Exemption
Drafted by Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
1978 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1978 Toronto Argonauts

Tim Allan (born May 29, 1955) is a former Canadian football offensive tackle who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. In 1978, he played in six regular season games between the two teams. While with the Argonauts, he recovered a fumble for a touchdown. He played at the University of Louisville and the University of Toronto. [1]

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References

  1. Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 143. ISBN   978-0983513667.