John Blain (Canadian football)
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| Date of birth: | February 1, 1955 |
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| Place of birth: | North Vancouver, British Columbia |
Career information | |
| CFL status: | National |
| Position(s): | OT |
| College: | San José State |
| High school: | Carson Graham Secondary School |
| NFL Draft: | 1977 / Round: 11 / Pick: 285 |
| Drafted by: | New Orleans Saints |
Organizations | |
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| 1977–1987 | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star: | 1983, 1984, 1985 |
| Honours: | BC Lions Wall of Fame[1] |
John Blain (born February 1, 1955) is a former professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League's the BC Lions. He attended Carson Graham Secondary School, where he joined the rugby and football team. After playing college football at San Jose State University, Blain spent his entire 11-year CFL career as an offensive lineman. He was named CFL All-Star in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and was a part of the Lions Grey Cup victory in 1985.
He was the Principal at Ladysmith Secondary School on Vancouver Island until the spring of 2009. Soon after, his occupation consisted of being a Principal at Dover Bay Secondary School on Vancouver Island until the summer of 2012.
References
- ↑ "BC Lions Wall of Fame". BC Lions Football Club.
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