Brendon LaBatte
.jpg) LaBatte with the Roughriders in 2019 | |
| Born: | September 12, 1986 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 323 lb (147 kg) |
| University | Regina |
| CFL draft | 2008, round: 1, pick: 6 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2008–2011 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2012–2022 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2018 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2009–2011 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2012–2015, 2017–2018 |
| Awards | 2013 - CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award 2013 - DeMarco–Becket Memorial Trophy 2013 - 101st Grey Cup champion |
| Career stats | |
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Brendon LaBatte (born September 12, 1986) is a Canadian former professional football guard. He was drafted sixth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football with the Regina Rams.
Career
[edit]LaBatte was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with the sixth overall pick in the 2008 CFL Draft. He went on to win three consecutive CFL East Division All-Star awards from 2009 to 2011.[1] Prior to the 2011 East Division final, Labatte was named to his first ever CFL All-Star team.[2]
LaBatte won the 2013 Grey Cup with Saskatchewan on November 24, 2013.[3] He signed a contract extension with the Roughriders through the 2022 season on December 23, 2020.[4] He opted out of the 2021 CFL season for personal reasons before the start of the season,[5] and the team placed him on their suspended list on July 3.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Adam Wazny (November 10, 2011). "Eight Bombers named to East Division All-Star Team". Winnipeg Free Press.
- ^ Paul Wiecek (November 16, 2011). "Five Bombers chosen as CFL all-stars". Winnipeg Free Press.
- ^ Murray McCormack (November 25, 2013). "Roughriders Complete Dream Season". "Regina Leader Post".
- ^ "Riders extend mainstays Labatte, Clark through 2022". CFL.ca. December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Hanna, Claire (June 30, 2021). "Riders' LaBatte opts to spend time with family, friends over 2021 CFL season". CTVNews.ca. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
External links
[edit]- Saskatchewan Roughriders bio
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio
Media related to Brendon LaBatte at Wikimedia Commons
