John Barrow (Canadian football)
American gridiron football player (1935–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John B. Barrow (October 31, 1935 – February 17, 2015) was an American college and professional football player who was an offensive and defensive tackle in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for fourteen seasons in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Barrow played college football for the University of Florida, and was recognized as an All-American. Thereafter, he played professionally for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL, and was later inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
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Born: | (1935-10-31)October 31, 1935 Delray Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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Died: | February 17, 2015(2015-02-17) (aged 79) Missouri City, Texas, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DT, OT |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
College | Florida |
NFL draft | 1957, Round: 5, Pick: 59 |
Drafted by | Detroit Lions |
Career history | |
As player | |
1957–1970 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1962–1967 |
CFL East All-Star | 1957–1967, 1969 |
Career stats | |
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