Blaine Schmidt
| Born: | August 23, 1963 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
| University | Guelph Gryphons |
| CFL draft | 1986, round: 2, pick: 17 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1986 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1987–1994 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1995–1997 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL East All-Star | 1996 |
Blaine Schmidt (born August 23, 1963) is a former professional Canadian football guard who played twelve seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Schmidt played CIS football for the Guelph Gryphons.
He played professional football first for the Edmonton Eskimos in 1986, then played the bulk of his career with the Toronto Argonauts from 1987 to 1994, including winning the 79th Grey Cup in 1991. He finished his career playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1995 to 1997, when he was named to the 1996 East Division All-Star team.[1]
He retired from football in 1998 and now owns an automotive restoration shop in Erin, Ontario.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Canadian Football League 2007 Facts, Figures & Records. Canadian Football League. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-9739425-2-1.
- ^ Woodcock, Glen (2009-07-10). "Car life after football for ex CFL'er". Red River Valley Echo. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2009-07-10.
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