Paul Clatney

Paul Clatney
No. 29
Date of birth (1963-12-05) December 5, 1963
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB/LB/RB
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg)
University McMaster
CFL draft 1986 / Round: 8 / Pick: 71
Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
1986 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1987-1989 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1990-1992 Calgary Stampeders
1994 Ottawa Rough Riders
1994 Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards

Paul Clatney (born December 5, 1963) is a former Canadian football defensive back who played two seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Calgary Stampeders, Ottawa Rough Riders and Toronto Argonauts. He was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the eighth round of the 1986 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at McMaster University.

College career

Clatney played CIS football for the McMaster Marauders.[1] He was the Marauder’s rookie of the year, an OUAA All-Star and CIAU All-Canadian.[2] He also wrestled four years for the Marauders, winning Silver and Bronze medals at the CIAU Championships. Clatney was a member of Ontario University Athletic Association championship wrestling teams in 1985 and 1986. He was also on the CIAU championship team in 1985. He won two OUAA individual championships. Clatney was induced into McMaster University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.[3]

Professional career

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Clatney was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with the 71st pick in the 1986 CFL draft.[4] The Tiger-Cats won the 74th Grey Cup in 1986.[5]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Clatney was a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1987 to 1989, winning the 76th Grey Cup in 1988.[2][5]

Calgary Stampeders

Clatney played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1990 to 1992, winning the 80th Grey Cup in 1992.[2][5] He also set a CFL record for most special teams tackles with seven.[2][6]

Ottawa Rough Riders

Clatney played for the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1994.[7]

Toronto Argonauts

Clatney played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1994.[7]

Other sports

Bobsleigh

Clatney was a member of the Canadian Bobsled team from 1988 to 1990, winning a bronze medal in the two-man event at a World Cup in 1989.[2]

Hockey

Clatney played inline hockey for the Calgary Rad'z of Roller Hockey International in 1993. He also played ice hockey for the Madison Monsters of the Colonial Hockey League during the 1995–96 season.[2][8]

Personal life

Clatney has worked as a firefighter since his playing career.[2][5] He, along with eight other former CFL players who were policeman or firemen, took part in the 100th Grey Cup festivities.[5]

References

  1. "Marauders in the CFL". marauders.ca. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Paul Clatney (Ontario)". esteemteam.com. May 31, 2002. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  3. Hilson, Robert (October 15, 2009). "McMaster prepares to welcome inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame". hamiltonscores.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  4. "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Landry, Don (November 16, 2012). "Call of duty 2: Ex CFL stars move on to lives as policemen, fire fighters". ca.sports.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  6. "CFL Records". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  7. 1 2 "Paul Clatney". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  8. "Paul Clatney". hockeydb.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.

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