John Blain (Canadian football)

John Blain

No. 68
Date of birth	February 1, 1955
Place of birth	North Vancouver, British Columbia
Career information
CFL status	National
Position(s)	OT
College	San José State
High school	Carson Graham Secondary School
NFL draft	1977 / Round: 11 / Pick: 285
Drafted by	New Orleans Saints
Career history
As player
1977–1987	BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	1983, 1984, 1985
Honours	BC Lions Wall of Fame[1]

John Blain (born February 1, 1955) is a former professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League's the BC Lions. He attended Carson Graham Secondary School, where he joined the rugby and football team. After playing college football at San Jose State University, Blain spent his entire 11-year CFL career as an offensive lineman. He was named CFL All-Star in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and was a part of the Lions Grey Cup victory in 1985.

He was the Principal at Ladysmith Secondary School on Vancouver Island until the spring of 2009. Soon after, his occupation consisted of being a Principal at Dover Bay Secondary School on Vancouver Island until the summer of 2012.

References

1. "BC Lions Wall of Fame". BC Lions Football Club.