J. P. Izquierdo

J. P. Izquierdo
No. 15, 23
Date of birth: March 12, 1969
Place of birth: Calgary, Alberta
Career information
CFL status: National
Position(s): SB/RB
Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
University: Calgary
High school: Calgary (AB) Saint Francis
CFL Draft: 1991 / Round: 2 / Pick: 10
Drafted by: Toronto Argonauts
Organizations
As player:
1991-1992
1993-1995
1996
1997
Toronto Argonauts
Edmonton Eskimos
Toronto Argonauts
Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards

Jean Paul "J. P." Izquierdo (born March 12, 1969) is a former Canadian football slotback who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts, Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders. He was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the second round of the 1991 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at the University of Calgary and attended Saint Francis High School in Calgary, Alberta.[1] He is the older brother of former CFL player Javier Glatt.[2]

College career

Izquierdo played CIS football for the Calgary Dinos, setting the school record for total touchdowns with 29. He also recorded 2,505 rushing yards on 434 attempts. He helped the Dinos win the 24th Vanier Cup in 1988, was a first team All-Canadian in 1989 and was on the second national all-star team in 1990.[1]

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Izquierdo was selected by the Toronto Argonauts with the tenth pick in the 1991 CFL Draft. He played for the Argonauts from 1991 to 1992, winning the 79th Grey Cup in 1991.[1]

Edmonton Eskimos

Izquierdo played for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1993 to 1995, wining the 81st Grey Cup in 1993.[1]

Toronto Argonauts

Izquierdo played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1996, winning the 84th Grey Cup.[1]

Calgary Stampeders

Izquierdo played for the Calgary Stampeders in 1997.[1]

Personal life

Izquierdo later became a teacher at his alma mater Saint Francis High School.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Matchett, Ben (April 1, 2009). "Izquierdo, Ponting among U of Calgary Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees". canadawest.org. Retrieved March 18, 2015.
  2. "Javy Glatt signs with the Eskimos". cfl.ca. February 10, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2015.

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