Larry Bird (Canadian football) explained

Larry Bird
Position1:Center
Position2:Guard
Number:42
Birth Date:17 October 1945
Birth Place:Big River, Saskatchewan, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:230
Playing Years1:

Larry Bird (born October 17, 1945) is a Canadian former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for nine seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), primarily for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, from 1967 through 1978.

Bird was born in Big River, Saskatchewan, and did not know about football until moving to Viking, Alberta, at age 13. He played two years of junior football with the Edmonton Huskies. He joined the University of Alberta's Golden Bears afterwards, earning all-star honors as a guard. Bird was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos, but instead completed his education at the University of Western Ontario. He played two season with their Mustangs football team,[1] and was named their most valuable player in 1969.

Bird signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1970.[2] He was moved to centre in Game 5 of 1971. Standing at 6feet and, he continued to play undersized at the position.[2] [3] He was inducted into the Roughriders Plaza of Honor in 2002.[4] [5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roghriders sign four Canadian college stars. April 24, 1971. The Leader-Post. 20. Newspapers.com. March 26, 2023.
  2. Web site: Ron. Campbell. Rider candidate. October 6, 1971. The Leader-Post. 40. Newspapers.com. March 26, 2023.
  3. Web site: Bob. Hughes. Riders get dandy in Bisons' Bernard. March 26, 1974. The Leader-Post. 22. Newspapers.com. March 26, 2023.
  4. Web site: Riders: Shivers on U.S. shopping trip. August 20, 2002. The StarPhoenix. B2. Newspapers.com. March 28, 2023.
  5. Web site: JURASIN, BIRD AND BRANDT INDUCTED. May 4, 2002. Riderville.com. March 28, 2023.