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Lamar McGriggs
Lamar V. McGriggs (born May 9, 1968) is a former National Football League[1] and Canadian Football League linebacker, having last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.[2]
| Born: | May 9, 1968 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | LB |
| 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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On February 22, 2006, McGriggs became a free agent after the Bombers declined their option on him.[3] 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.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Lamar McGriggs". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
- ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ^ 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.