Leo Blanchard
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Born: | (1955-03-12) March 12, 1955 (age 69) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | G |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 260 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 | |
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CFL All-Star | 1983, 1986 |
CFL West All-Star | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1990 |
Career stats | |
Fumble Recoveries | 2 |
Leo Blanchard (born March 12, 1955) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played between 1979 and 1991 in the Canadian Football League (CFL), 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]
References
- ^ "Golden Bears' football history". University of Alberta. Retrieved 16 November 2010.[dead link]
- ^ a b c "Newman keeps defying all odds". Edmonton Journal. April 29, 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Golden Bears Football". goldenbearsfootball.ca. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Edmonton Eskimos - Locker Player History". esks.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Bombers Dominate West All-star Team". The Montreal Gazette. November 2, 1984. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Lions, Bombers Dominate Western All-star Team". Ottawa Citizen. November 6, 1985. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Pick Nine Stamps Western All-stars". The Windsor Star. November 20, 1986. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
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