Mike Lindstrom

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Mike Lindstrom
No. 87
Born: (1981-04-23) April 23, 1981 (age 42)
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status National
Position(s) SB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
University British Columbia
CFL Draft 2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 40
Drafted by BC Lions
Career history
As player
20062008 BC Lions, Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards

Mike Lindstrom (born April 23, 1981 in Chilliwack, British Columbia) is a former professional Canadian football receiver who most recently played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the BC Lions in the fifth round of the 2006 CFL Draft and spent that season on the practice roster before being released after the 2007 training camp. [1] He signed with the Edmonton Eskimos in August 2007. [2] He played CIS Football for the UBC Thunderbirds and was named to the Canada West All-Star and 2nd Team All-Canadian squads in 2005. In 21 CIS games he recorded 84 receptions for 1,438 yards and 5 touchdowns. [3]

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  2. "Esks ink slotback". Archived from the original on April 7, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. "CIS football: Laval University to host 2013 Vanier Cup". Archived from the original on February 18, 2013.