Chris Walby

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Chris Walby
Date of birth	October 23, 1956
Place of birth	Winnipeg, MB
Position(s)	Offensive Tackle
College	Dickinson State University
Team(s)
1981-1996	Montréal Alouettes,Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Chris Walby (born October 23, 1956 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) was an offensive lineman who played his entire career (other than an exhibition game with the Montreal Alouettes) for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League from 1981-1996. During his career Walby was very popular among fans and was 9-time CFL all-star, two time league's Most Outstanding Lineman, and three-time Grey Cup champion. He is often referred to as one of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of the CFL.

After his football career Walby ran for a seat in the Manitoba Legislature for the Liberal Party of Manitoba but lost. He also was involved in various business ventures such as a restaurant called Hogtown Grill. Currently he is a colour commentator for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CFL television broadcasts.

In 2003, Walby was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and in 2005, was chosen as one the Blue Bombers All-Time 20 Great players. In November 2006, Walby was chosen 22nd amongst the CFL's 50 Greatest Players in a TSN poll.