Keith Eaman

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Keith Eaman
Born: (1947-08-14) August 14, 1947 (age 73)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) WR
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight202 lb (92 kg)
University Queen's
Career history
As player
19711973 Ottawa Rough Riders
19741975 Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards

Keith "Skip" Eaman (born August 14, 1947) is a former Canadian football wide receiver who played four seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Ottawa Rough Riders and Montreal Alouettes. He played CIS football at Queen's University.

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College career

Eaman played CIS football for the Queen's Golden Gaels. He was a first team conference All-Star in 1969 and 1970 as a running back. [1] the Gaels won the 4th Vanier Cup on November 22, 1968 against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. [2]

Professional career

Ottawa Rough Riders

Eaman was a member of the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1971 to 1973 but saw no playing time in 1973. [1]

Montreal Alouettes

Eaman played for the Montreal Alouettes from 1974 to 1975, winning the 62nd Grey Cup in 1974. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Keith (Skip) Eaman". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. "Keith "Skip" Eaman honoured by QUAA Montreal Branch". queensu.ca. Archived from the original on March 18, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.