Lirim Hajrullahu
| No. 70 Toronto Argonauts | |
| Date of birth | April 24, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Kosovo |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | K |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| University | Western Ontario |
| High school | Governor Simcoe |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2014–2015 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2016–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| CFL East All-Star | 2016 |
| Career stats | |
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Lirim Hajrullahu (born April 24, 1990) is a Canadian football placekicker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Hajrullahu played CIS football at the University of Western Ontario and attended Governor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Early life
Hajrullahu was born in Kosovo and fled to Canada when he was eight-years-old on a refugee flight to escape war.[1][2] He started playing football in grade 10 at Governor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario.[1]
Professional career
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Hajrullahu was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 17, 2014.[3] He was the West Division nominee for the John Agro Special Teams Award in 2014.[4]
Toronto Argonauts
Hajrullahu became a free agent on February 9, 2016 and signed with the Toronto Argonauts that same day.[5]
References
- 1 2 Martin, Melissa (June 18, 2014). "Life, precious life: Bombers kicker, and former refugee, treasures it for many reasons". winnipegfreepress.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ Penton, Kirk (October 6, 2014). "Blue Bombers kicker Lirim Hajrullahu took a long, hard road to the CFL". winnipegsun.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Lirim Hajrullahu signs with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers". westernmustangs.ca. January 17, 2014. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ "HAJRULLAHU NAMED WEST DIVISION'S MOST OUTSTANDING SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER". bluebombers.com. November 13, 2014. Archived from the original on
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