Leo Blanchard

Leo Blanchard (born March 12, 1955, in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played between 1979 and 1991 in the Canadian Football League, mainly for the Edmonton Eskimos, but also for the Calgary Stampeders.[1] Blanchard grew up in Edmonton, and played football in high school at Queen Elizabeth Composite High School.[2] Blanchard played Canadian university football for the Alberta Golden Bears between 1977-78.[3] He played for the Eskimos from 1979-87.[4] He was named CFL All-Star every year from 1982 to 1986[5][6][7] and was a part of five Grey Cup championship teams with the Eskimos.[2] He later worked as offensive line coach for the junior Victoria Rebels.[2]

Leo Blanchard
No. 59
Born: (1955-03-12) March 12, 1955
Edmonton, Alberta
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight260 lb (120 kg)
UniversityAlberta
Career history
As player
1979–1987Edmonton Eskimos
1988British Columbia Lions
1988–1991Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1983, 1986
CFL West All-Star1981, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1990
Career stats
Fumble Recoveries2

References
  1. "Golden Bears' football history". University of Alberta. Retrieved 16 November 2010.
  2. "Newman keeps defying all odds". Edmonton Journal. April 29, 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  3. "Golden Bears Football". goldenbearsfootball.ca. Archived from the original on 20 December 2008. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  4. "Edmonton Eskimos - Locker Player History". esks.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  5. "Bombers Dominate West All-star Team". The Montreal Gazette. November 2, 1984. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  6. "Lions, Bombers Dominate Western All-star Team". Ottawa Citizen. November 6, 1985. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  7. "Pick Nine Stamps Western All-stars". The Windsor Star. November 20, 1986. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
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