B. J. Gallis
| Date of birth | March 27, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Scranton, PA |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | Lafayette College |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1997-98 | B.C. Lions |
| 1999 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards | 1997 - Jackie Parker Trophy |
B. J. Gallis is a former award-winning former football linebacker in the Canadian Football League.
A three-year starter at strong safety for Lafayette College, he finished his college career with 11 interceptions, 7 fumble recoveries, 309 tackles, 2 blocked kicks and 4 quarterback sacks, He played 33 games without missing a start. His awards include 1-AA Associated Press All-American, Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, All Patriot League Team, 2nd Team All-ECAC and Lafayette College Hugh Stoney Jones Team MVP Award. He majored in Chemistry.[1]
In 1997 he signed the B.C. Lions of the CFL, playing in 12 games and made 45 tackles and 4 quarterback sacks. This was good enough to win him the Jackie Parker Trophy as rookie of the year in the Western Division[1][2] (and runner up for CFL rookie.) He was with the Lions in 1998, but was sidelined with an abdominal strain, and finished his career with the Edmonton Eskimos in 1999.[1]
Gallis is currently a pharmaceutical sales representative for Pfizer. [1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "A shining moment: Top rookie Gallis relishes CFL stint". The Vancouver Province. May 15, 2008. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
- ↑ "BC Lions That have Won CFL Awards". www.lionbackers.com. Retrieved 2010-07-09.