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Lamar McGriggs
Date of birth (1968-05-09) May 9, 1968 (age 55)
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s) LB
US college Western Illinois
NFL draft 1991 / Round: 8 / Pick: 223
Drafted by New York Giants
Career history
As player
1991–1992 New York Giants
1992–1994 Minnesota Vikings
1996 Ottawa Rough Riders
1997 Saskatchewan Roughriders
1997–2000 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2000–2005 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
CFL East All-Star 1996
Career stats

Lamar V. McGriggs (born May 9, 1968) is a former National Football League (NFL) [1] and Canadian Football League (CFL) linebacker, having last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was selected by the New York Giants in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. [2]

On February 22, 2006, McGriggs became a free agent after the Bombers declined their option on him. [3] He won a Grey Cup championship in 1999 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[ citation needed]

McGriggs attended Thornton Township High School, Ellsworth Community College and Western Illinois University. [4]

References

  1. ^ "Lamar McGriggs". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  2. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  3. ^ Wyman, Ted (2006-02-23). "Unexpected birth-day gift". Slam! Sports. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved 2010-07-17.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link)
  4. ^ Litsky, Frank (1991-04-23). "Football; Giants Satisfied With Their Choices". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-07-17.


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