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Earl Winfield

b. 1961

Canadian football player

Canadian football player
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About Earl Winfield

Born 1961. Earl Winfield is an American canadian football player.

Earl Winfield (born August 6, 1961) is a former Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats who, in an 11-year career from 1987 to 1997, caught 573 passes for 10,119 yards and 75 touchdowns.

Winfield played college football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1982 to 1985. He left as the all-time Tar Heel career leader in receptions, with 107.

On February 21, 2013 the Canadian Football Hall of Fame announced that Winfield would be inducted as a player at a ceremony in Edmonton in September, 2013.

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Important facts

Born
6 August 1961, Petersburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Canadian football player
Nationality
United States
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Awards
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Earl Winfield?

Canadian football player

When was Earl Winfield born?

Earl Winfield was born on 6 August 1961 in Petersburg.

What is Earl Winfield's occupation?

Earl Winfield is a canadian football player.

What nationality is Earl Winfield?

Earl Winfield is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Earl Winfield

· Wikidata: Q5326172

· DBpedia: Earl Winfield

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