Lamar McGriggs
Appearance
Date of birth | May 9, 1968 |
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Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | LB |
US college | Western Illinois |
NFL draft | 1991 / round: 8 / pick: 223 |
Drafted by | New York Giants |
Career history | |
As player | |
1991–1992 | New York Giants |
1992–1994 | Minnesota Vikings |
1996 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1997 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
1997–2000 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2000–2005 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
CFL East All-Star | 1996 |
Career stats | |
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Lamar V. McGriggs (born May 9, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former National Football League[1] and Canadian Football League linebacker, having last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
On February 22, 2006, McGriggs became a free agent after the Bombers declined their option on him.[2] He won a Grey Cup championship in 1999 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[citation needed]
McGriggs attended Thornton Township High School, Ellsworth Community College and Western Illinois University.[3]
References
- ^ "Lamar McGriggs". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ^ Wyman, Ted (2006-02-23). "Unexpected birth-day gift". Slam! Sports. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ^ Litsky, Frank (1991-04-23). "Football; Giants Satisfied With Their Choices". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
Categories:
- 1968 births
- Living people
- American players of Canadian football
- Canadian football linebackers
- Grey Cup champions
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- New York Giants players
- Ottawa Rough Riders players
- Players of American football from Illinois
- Sportspeople from Chicago
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Western Illinois Leathernecks football players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- Canadian football linebacker stubs
- American football linebacker, 1960s birth stubs