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Born: | Alexandria, Ontario | September 19, 1954
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Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | K |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
Junior football | Ottawa Sooners |
Career history | |
As player | |
1978 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1979–1988 | Calgary Stampeders |
CFL West All-Star | 1986 |
Honours |
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