About Mike Widger
Lived 1948 – 2016 (aged 67). Mike Widger was an American american football player and canadian football player.
Michael Jon Widger (August 21, 1948 – March 3, 2016) was an American professional football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1970 to 1978.
An All-American at Virginia Tech, he was a CFL All-Star four times and was a part of two Grey Cup winning victories for the Alouettes.
He was a nominee for the TSN Top 50 CFL Players list in 2006. He died in 2016, aged 67.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Widger?
Canadian football player (1948-2016)
When was Mike Widger born?
Mike Widger was born on 21 August 1948 in Pennsville.
When did Mike Widger die?
Mike Widger died on 3 March 2016 in Salem.
What was Mike Widger's occupation?
Mike Widger was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Mike Widger?
Mike Widger was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Widger. https://biography.guide/mike-widger/
MLA: "Mike Widger." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-widger/.
Chicago: "Mike Widger." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-widger/.
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