Dan Kearns

Dan Kearns
No. 95
Date of birth (1956-11-23) November 23, 1956
Place of birth São Luís, Maranhão
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DL
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 240 lb (110 kg)
University Simon Fraser
High school Scarborough (ON) Wexford
CFL draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18
Drafted by Edmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
1980-1988 Edmonton Eskimos
1989 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards

Dan Kearns (born November 23, 1956) is a former Canadian football defensive lineman who played ten seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the second round of the 1980 CFL Draft.[1] He played CIS football at Simon Fraser University and attended Wexford High school in Scarborough, Ontario. Dan's twin brother Steve also played in the CFL.[2]

Early years

Kearns was born in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil and played soccer as a youth. His family moved back to Canada so Dan and his brother Steve could attend Wexford High school. They first played Canadian football in Grade 11.[2]

College career

Kearns played CIS football for the Simon Fraser Clan.[2]

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos

Kearns was selected by the Edmonton Eskimos with the 18th pick in the 1980 CFL Draft. He played for the Eskimos from 1980 to 1988, winning the Grey Cup four times.[3]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Kearns played in four games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1989.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 O'Connor, Joe (October 25, 2005). "First and God". cfl.ca. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Dan Kearns". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.

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