Leo Blanchard

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Leo Blanchard
No. 59
Born: (1955-03-12) March 12, 1955 (age 65)
Edmonton, Alberta
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status National
Position(s) G
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight260 lb (120 kg)
University Alberta
Career history
As player
1979–1987 Edmonton Eskimos
1988 British Columbia Lions
1988–1991 Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1983, 1986
CFL West All-Star1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1990
Career stats
Fumble Recoveries2

Leo Blanchard (born March 12, 1955, in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played between 1979 and 1991 in the Canadian Football League, mainly for the Edmonton Eskimos, but also for the Calgary Stampeders. [1] Blanchard grew up in Edmonton, and played football in high school at Queen Elizabeth Composite High School. [2] Blanchard played Canadian university football for the Alberta Golden Bears between 1977-78. [3] He played for the Eskimos from 1979-87. [4] He was named CFL All-Star every year from 1982 to 1986 [5] [6] [7] and was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams with the Eskimos. [2] He later worked as offensive line coach for the junior Victoria Rebels. [2]

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