Born: | November 9, 1953 |
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | QB |
College | Penn State |
High school | Pottstown (PA) [1] |
Career history | |
As player | |
1975* | Cincinnati Bengals |
1976–1977 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1978 | Montreal Alouettes |
1978 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career stats | |
TD–INT | 5–13 |
Passing yards | 1,253 |
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