Chris Walby
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| Chris Walby | |
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| Date of birth: | October 23, 1956 |
| Place of birth: |  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Offensive tackle |
| College: | Dickinson State University |
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| 1981 1981-1996 |
Montreal Alouettes Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| CFL All-Star: | 1984, 1985, 1986 1987, 1989, 1990 1991, 1993, 1994 |
| Awards: | 1987 Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman 1993 Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman |
| Canadian Football Hall of Fame | |
Chris Walby (born October 23, 1956 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a retired Canadian Football League player who played the offensive tackle position almost exclusively with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Walby is currently a sportscaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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[edit] Early life and college career
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Walby played junior football before earning an athletic scholarship to play college football at Dickinson State University in North Dakota.
[edit] Professional football career
Following his collegiate career, Walby was drafted in the first round of the 1981 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes. Walby played five games on the offensive line for the Larks during the 1981 CFL season, before being traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
For the remaining 16 years of this professional football career (1981-1996), Walby was a fixture on the Bombers' offensive line. 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.
[edit] Post football career
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, Walby is a sportscaster on the CBC's CFL on CBC television broadcasts.
[edit] Awards and honours
In 2003, Walby was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and in 2005, was chosen one the Blue Bombers All-Time 20 Greatest players. In November, 2006, Walby was chosen 22nd amongst the CFL's 50 Greatest Players in a TSN poll.[1] Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2006.
