Lamar McGriggs explained

Lamar McGriggs
Birth Date:May 9, 1968
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Number:38, 37
Position:Defensive Back / Linebacker
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:213
High School:Thornton Township
(Harvey, IL)
College:Western Illinois
Draftyear:1991
Draftround:8
Draftpick:223
Pastteams:
Highlights:CFL East All-Star
Pfr:McGrLa21

Lamar V. McGriggs (born May 9, 1968) is a former National Football League (NFL)[1] and Canadian Football League (CFL) linebacker, having last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was selected by the New York Giants in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[2]

On February 22, 2006, McGriggs became a free agent after the Bombers declined their option on him.[3] He won a Grey Cup championship in 1999 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

McGriggs attended Thornton Township High School, Ellsworth Community College and Western Illinois University.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lamar McGriggs. Pro Football Reference. 2010-07-17.
  2. Web site: 1991 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-07 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Wyman. Ted. Unexpected birth-day gift. Slam! Sports. 2006-02-23. https://archive.today/20120714234344/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Football/CFL/Winnipeg/2006/02/23/1458936-sun.html. usurped. July 14, 2012. 2010-07-17.
  4. News: Litsky. Frank. Football; Giants Satisfied With Their Choices. The New York Times. 1991-04-23. 2010-07-17.