Steve Kearns

Steve Kearns
No. 34
Date of birth (1956-11-23) November 23, 1956
Place of birth São Luís, Maranhão
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) SB/TE
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg)
College Liberty Baptist
High school Scarborough (ON) Wexford
CFL draft 1980 / Round: 0 / Pick: Territorial exemption
Drafted by BC Lions
Career history
As player
1980-1982 BC Lions
1982-1985 Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Steve Kearns (born November 23, 1956) is a former Canadian football slotback who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League with the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[1][2] He was a territorial exemption of the BC Lions in the 1980 CFL Draft.[3] He played college football at Liberty Baptist College and attended Wexford High school in Scarborough, Ontario. Steve's twin brother Dan also played in the CFL.[1]

Early years

Kearns was born in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil and played soccer as a youth. His family moved back to Canada so Steve and his brother Dan could attend Wexford High school. They first played Canadian football in Grade 11.[1]

College career

Kearns played college football for the Liberty Flames.[1]

Professional career

BC Lions

Kearns was selelcted by the BC Lions as a territorial exemption in the 1980 CFL Draft. He played in 25 games for the Lions from 1980 to 1982.[4][2][5][6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Kearns was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played in 30 games for the team from 1982 to 1985. He retired after the 1985 season.[1][4]

Personal life

Kearns has worked as a pastor after his playing career.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 O'Connor, Joe (October 25, 2005). "First and God". cfl.ca. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "1980 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "Steve Kearns". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "1981 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  6. ↑ "1982 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.

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