Étienne Légaré Explained

Étienne Légaré
Birth Date:15 March 1984
Birth Place:Saint-Raymond, Quebec
Number:90
Import:no
Position1:Defensive tackle
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:268
Cis:Laval
High School:Louis-Jobin
Cfldraftedyear:2009
Cfldraftedround:1
Cfldraftedpick:2
Cfldraftedteam:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:Toronto Argonauts
Playing Years2:
Playing Team2:Edmonton Eskimos
Playing Team3:Calgary Stampeders
Awards:J. P. Metras Trophy (2008)
Cfl:2411

Étienne "The Rock" Légaré (born March 15, 1984, in Saint-Raymond, Quebec) is a retired professional Canadian football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the first round of the 2009 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the Laval Rouge et Or. He was a two time Vanier Cup champion with Laval.[1] [2]

Early life

Born and raised in Laval, Légaré is the son of Martin and Lise Légaré and has two older brothers, Vincent and Dominic.

University career

In 2008 Légaré starred at Collège Laval and in that same year won the J.P Metras Trophy as the offensive lineman of the year. He was on two national championship teams with the Rogue et Or. Légaré graduated with a Physical Education major.

Professional career

Upon being drafted second overall by the Argonauts on May 2, 2009, he was immediately signed to a three-year contract.[3]

On October 12, 2010, Légaré was traded to the Eskimos for placekicker and punter, Noel Prefontaine. He also played for the Calgary Stampeders.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Legare earning Argos' respect. https://archive.today/20120716082117/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Toronto/2009/06/10/9748746-sun.html. usurped. July 16, 2012. Hornby. Lance. 2009-06-10. Toronto Sun. 2009-06-12.
  2. News: Late bloomer makes impact at Argos camp. Traikos. Michael . 2009-06-10. National Post. 2009-06-12.
  3. News: Argos land late-blooming lineman. Zelkovich. Chris. 2009-05-03. Toronto Star. 2009-05-03.