Dave Stala
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Dave Stala (born October 25, 1979) is a former professional Canadian football slotback who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally drafted in the 6th round, 50th overall by the Montreal Alouettes as a placekicker in 2003. He played CIS football for the Saint Mary's Huskies. After injury-plagued seasons in 2007 and 2008, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009 and rejuvenated his career in his hometown. Stala is well known for a unique soccer-inspired touchdown celebration which he performed on July 31, 2010. After five seasons with the Tiger-Cats, Stala was released by the club on January 9, 2014.[1] He re-signed with Montreal the next day to a two-year contract, reuniting him with the team that drafted him.[2]
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Date of birth | (1979-10-25) October 25, 1979 (age 44) |
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Place of birth | Myślenice, Poland |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | SB |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
US college | Saint Mary's |
High school | Cathedral High School |
CFL draft | 2003 / Round: 6 / Pick: 50 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
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2003–2008 | Montreal Alouettes |
2009–2013 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2014 | Montreal Alouettes |
2015 | Toronto Argonauts |
CFL East All-Star | 2010 |
Awards | 2010 - Lew Hayman Trophy |
Career stats | |
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Dave Stala is often referred to by the nicknames "Sticky Stala" or just "Sticky".[3]