Wes Lysack

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Wes Lysack
Born: (1978-03-03) March 3, 1978 (age 44)
Edmonton, Alberta
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight201 lb (91 kg)
University Manitoba
CFL draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Drafted by Calgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
20032004 Calgary Stampeders
20042005 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
20052010 Calgary Stampeders
2011 Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
CFL West All-Star 2004
Awards2010 - Tom Pate Memorial Award

Wes Lysack (born March 3, 1978) is a former professional Canadian football defensive back. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 2003 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football for the University of Manitoba after playing his freshman year for Rutgers .

Lysack has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Calgary Stampeders, winning a Grey Cup with the Stamps in 2008.

On February 16, 2011, Lysack signed with the Toronto Argonauts. [1] After one season with the team, he was released on February 13, 2012. [2]

He has also played in the Winnipeg, Manitoba Major Football League, with the St. Vital Mustangs.

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References

  1. "Free agent safety Lysack signs three year deal with Argos". www.tsn.ca. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28.
  2. Argos release Wes Lysack