Doug Mitchell (Canadian football) explained

Birth Date:June 14, 1942
Birth Place:Harrow, United Kingdom
Position1:Center
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:240
College:University of Western Ontario
Playing Years1:1967–1974
Playing Team1:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Playing Years2:1974
Playing Team2:Montreal Alouettes
Coaching Years1:1978–1982
Coaching Team1:Mount Allison University
Coaching Years2:1983–1987
Coaching Team2:University of Toronto
Honors:Grey Cup - 1967, 1972, 1974

Doug Herbert Mitchell is a former offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League, winning three Grey Cups.

A born in the United Kingdom, Mitchell took to Canadian football and starred with the Western Ontario Mustangs. He began his pro career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, playing 8 seasons, 98 games and 2 Grey Cup championships. He finished his final year with 8 games with the Montreal Alouettes, and won his final Grey Cup in 1974. After retiring, Mitchell was the head football coach at Mount Allison University and the University of Toronto.[1] [2]

His brother is CFL player Bill Mitchell.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Mitchell gets college job . 29 September 2024 . The Phoenix . May 27, 1978.
  2. News: U of T names Mitchell . 29 September 2024 . The Windsor Star . May 5, 1983.