Walter Spencer (Canadian football)

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Spencer in 2007
Born: (1978-11-11) November 11, 1978 (age 44)
Detroit, Michigan
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) LB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight217 lb (98 kg)
College University of Indianapolis
CFL Draft 2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 23
Drafted by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As player
20042005 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2006 Calgary Stampeders
20072011 Montreal Alouettes
2012 Toronto Argonauts
2013 Montreal Alouettes

Walter Spencer (born November 11, 1978) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker. He was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the third round of the 2004 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Indianapolis Greyhounds.

Spencer has also played for the Calgary Stampeders and the Toronto Argonauts. Spencer is a 3 time Grey Cup Champion. Spencer was Saskatchewan Roughriders Special Teams player of the year 2004 and 2005. Spencer was Montreal Alouettes Special Teams player of the year 2007.

Spencer is the CEO/Founder of Top Player Athletic Training Facility in Windsor Ontario where he trains athletes of all sports and ability. [1] Spencer is the President of AKO Fratmen cjfl football team in Windsor Ontario.

Spencer's son, Walter III, was born in July 2011. [2]

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References

  1. Top Player Athletic Training Facility
  2. "CJAD 800 | Montreal's #1 News Talk Radio station - iHeartRadio".