Michael Allen (Canadian football)

Michael Allen
No. 33
Date of birth (1964-08-01) August 1, 1964
Place of birth Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB/LB
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg)
University Carleton
CJFL Thunder Bay Giants
CFL draft 1988 / Round: 4 / Pick: 29
Drafted by Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
19881991 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
19921993 Ottawa Rough Riders
19931994 BC Lions
Career highlights and awards

Michael Allen (born August 1, 1964) is a former Canadian football defensive back who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Rough Riders and BC Lions. He was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the fourth round of the 1988 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at Carleton University.

Early years

Allen was born in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica and moved to Canada when he was ten years old.[1][2]

Junior football

Allen played junior football for the Thunder Bay Giants of the Canadian Junior Football League.[3]

College career

Allen played CIS football for the Carleton Ravens.[2]

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Allen was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with the 29th pick in the 1988 CFL Draft.[4] He played for the Blue Bombers from 1988 to 1991, winning the 76th Grey Cup in 1988 and the 78th Grey Cup in 1990.[1][2]

Ottawa Rough Riders

Allen played for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1992 to 1993.[1]

BC Lions

Allen played for the BC Lions from 1993 to 1994, winning the 82nd Grey Cup in 1994.[1][2] He retired in 1995.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Michael Allen". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ex-B.C. Lion moves from gridiron to tomato field". canada.com. May 28, 2008. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  3. "1994 British Columbia Lions (CFL)". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  4. "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
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