Blaine Schmidt Explained

Blaine Schmidt
Birth Date:23 August 1963
Birth Place:Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Status:Retired
Import:No
Position1:Guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:285
Cis:Guelph Gryphons
Cfldraftedyear:1986
Cfldraftedround:2
Cfldraftedpick:17
Cfldraftedteam:Edmonton Eskimos
Playing Team1:Edmonton Eskimos
Playing Years2:
Playing Team2:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Years3:
Playing Team3:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career Highlights:

Blaine Schmidt (born August 23, 1963) is a former professional Canadian football guard who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Schmidt played CIS football for the Guelph Gryphons.

He played professional football first for the Edmonton Eskimos in 1986, then played the bulk of his career with the Toronto Argonauts from 1987 to 1994, including winning the 79th Grey Cup in 1991. He finished his career playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1995 to 1997, when he was named to the 1996 East Division All-Star team.[1]

He retired from football in 1998 and now owns an automotive restoration shop in Erin, Ontario.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Canadian Football League 2007 Facts, Figures & Records. Canadian Football League. 227. 978-0-9739425-2-1.
  2. News: Car life after football for ex CFL'er. https://archive.today/20120724084827/http://www.altonaecho.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1649405. dead. 2012-07-24. Woodcock. Glen. 2009-07-10. Red River Valley Echo. 2009-07-10.