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Lamar McGriggs
Date of birth (1968-05-09) May 9, 1968 (age 56)
Place of birthChicago, Illinois
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)LB
US collegeWestern Illinois
NFL draft1991 / round: 8 / pick: 223
Drafted byNew York Giants
Career history
As player
1991–1992New York Giants
1992–1994Minnesota Vikings
1996Ottawa Rough Riders
1997Saskatchewan Roughriders
1997–2000Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2000–2005Winnipeg Blue Bombers
CFL East All-Star1996
Career stats

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

  1. ^ "Lamar McGriggs". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  2. ^ Wyman, Ted (2006-02-23). "Unexpected birth-day gift". Slam! Sports. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  3. ^ Litsky, Frank (1991-04-23). "Football; Giants Satisfied With Their Choices". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-07-17.