Mike Blum
Mike Blum (October 24, 1942[1] – December 16, 2008) was a Canadian football player in the Canadian Football League. He played five seasons for the Toronto Argonauts between 1968 and 1974, and in 1972 earned a Grey Cup ring with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[2] He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Toronto on December 15, 2008[3][4]
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| Born: | October 24, 1942 Ottawa, Ontario |
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| Died: | December 16, 2008 (aged 66) Toronto, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| College | Northern Michigan |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1964–1967 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1968–1970 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1971–1972 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1973–1974 | Toronto Argonauts |
| CFL East All-Star | 1967, 1971 |
References
- "CFL's In Memoriam page". Archived from the original on 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
- Ex-Argo Mike Blum dies at 65
- "Mike Blum, 66, was linebacker for Argonauts". Toronto Star. 2008-12-19. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
- "Mr Michael Blum". Obituary. McEachnie Funeral Home. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
Further reading
- Wallace, Craig (2005). A Slip in the Rain. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-1-4116-1392-8.
External links
- Mike Blum Ti-Cats All-time roster
- Mike Blum at Find a Grave
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