Lirim Hajrullahu
| No. 70 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Date of birth: | April 24, 1990 |
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| Place of birth: | Kosovo |
Career information | |
| Status: | Active |
| CFL status: | National |
| Position(s): | K |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| University: | Western Ontario |
| High school: | Governor Simcoe |
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| As player: | |
| 2014-present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career stats | |
| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
Lirim Hajrullahu (born April 24, 1990) is a Canadian football placekicker who is currently a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Hajrullahu played CIS football at the University of Western Ontario and attended Governor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Early life
Hajrullahu was born in Kosovo and fled to Canada when he was eight-years-old on a refugee flight to escape war. He started playing football in grade 10 at Governor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario.[1]
Professional career
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Hajrullahu was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 17, 2014.[2] He was the West Division nominee for the John Agro Special Teams Award in 2014.[3]
References
- ↑ Martin, Melissa (June 18, 2014). "Life, precious life: Bombers kicker, and former refugee, treasures it for many reasons". winnipegfreepress.com. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ "Lirim Hajrullahu signs with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers". westernmustangs.ca. January 17, 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ "HAJRULLAHU NAMED WEST DIVISION'S MOST OUTSTANDING SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER". bluebombers.com. November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
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