Walter Bender (Canadian football)
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Born: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | September 8, 1961
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
College | Kent State |
Career history | |
As player | |
1984–1986 | Toronto Argonauts |
1986 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1987 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
1988 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL East All-Star | 1986 |
Walter Bender (born September 8, 1961) is a former American football running back who played five seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Kent State University.
Professional career
[edit]Toronto Argonauts
[edit]Bender was signed by the Toronto Argonauts in 1984 and played for the team from 1984 to 1985.[1][2] He was released by the team on June 21, 1986.[1]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
[edit]Bender signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played for them during the 1986 season, winning the 74th Grey Cup.[1] He also earned CFL East All-Star honors after recording 618 yards on 8 rushing touchdowns in twelve games.[1]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]Bender played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1987.[2]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
[edit]Bender played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1988, winning the 76th Grey Cup.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Walter Bender". tradingcarddb.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Walter Bender". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
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[edit]- Living people
- 1961 births
- Players of American football from Detroit
- American football running backs
- Canadian football running backs
- Kent State Golden Flashes football players
- Toronto Argonauts players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- 21st-century African-American sportspeople
- 20th-century African-American sportspeople
- Players of Canadian football from Detroit