Walter Bender (Canadian football)
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| Date of birth | September 8, 1961 |
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| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College | Kent State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1984–1986 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1986 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1987 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1988 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL East All-Star | 1986 |
Walter Bender (born September 8, 1961) is a former American football running backwho played five seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Kent State University.
Professionla career
Toronto Argonauts
Bender was signed by the Toronto Argonauts in 1984 and played for the team from 1984 to 1985.[1][2] He was released by the team on June 21, 1986.[1]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Bender signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played for them during the 1986 season, winning the 74th Grey Cup.[1] He also earned CFL East All-Star honors after recording 618 yards on 8 rushing touchdowns in twelve games.[1]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Bender played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1987.[2]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Bender played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1988, winning the 76th Grey Cup.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Walter Bender". tradingcarddb.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Walter Bender". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.