Arek Bigos

Arek Bigos (born 25 July 1973) is a Polish former professional Canadian football player who was a placekicker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIAU football at the University of Waterloo.

Early life Arek Bigos was born on 25 July 1973, in Rumia, Poland. In 1989, Bigos and his family emigrated from Gdańsk to Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in order to "escape the communist regime." He led the CIAU in field goals in 1997. Bigos was also the team's punter during his final season at Waterloo. He was released on 20 June before the start of the 1998 regular season. Bigos was reportedly offered a spot on Montreal's practice roster but turned it down due to work commitments as a Toronto-based financial planner.

Bigos was then signed to the practice roster of the Toronto Argonauts. Noel Prefontaine had been serving double-duty as Toronto's placekicker and punter but was relegated to just punter after Bigos took over the placekicking duties.