Nick Hebeler Explained

Nick Hebeler
Birth Date:1957 7, mf=yes
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Status:Retired
Import:no
Position1:Defensive end
Cis:Simon Fraser
Cfldraftedyear:1979
Cfldraftedteam:BC Lions
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:BC Lions
Playing Years2:
Playing Team2:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career Highlights:
Cflallstar:1982
Cflwestallstar:1982
Awards:BC Lions lineman of the year, defensive player of the year 1981 and 1982.
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:113
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:57
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:1

Nick Hebeler (born July 18, 1957) is a former professional Canadian football defensive lineman who played nine years in the Canadian Football League (CFL), for the BC Lions from 1979 to 1985 and the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1986 and 1987.[1]

University career

Hebeler played college football at Simon Fraser University.

Professional career

Hebeler played 86 games for the B.C. Lions and recorded 68.5 sacks during that time. He was a part of the 1985 Lions' Grey Cup championship team.[2] Hebeler was voted a member of both the 25 and 50 year anniversary B.C. Lions dream teams, celebrating the top players in the history of the franchise.

Post-playing career

After his retirement he became a building contractor and now runs a program for autistic youth and mentally challenged individuals. He lives with his wife, their twins and his son. [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fans and players gearing up for return to Empire Field . News1130 . 2010-06-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110205064247/http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/60228--fans-and-players-gearing-up-for-return-to-empire-field . 2011-02-05 .
  2. Web site: Dream Team . Official Site of the BC Lions . 2010-06-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120212062227/http://www.bclions.com/page/history_dreamteam . 2012-02-12 .
  3. Web site: Special 1985 Grey Cup win started the ball rolling . www.canada.com . 2010-06-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121108201337/http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=380e4e22-ca1f-4ec3-ab3c-564bf65517c0&sponsor= . 2012-11-08 .