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Raymond Fontaine

b. 1980

Player of American and Canadian football

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About Raymond Fontaine

Born 1980. Raymond Fontaine is a Canadian canadian football player.

College career As a true freshman at Kentucky, Fontaine was redshirted. but re-joined Kentucky for his senior season. He signed with Toronto on May 17, 2006. As a rookie, Fontaine played in all 18 games and made appearances at special teams and linebacker. He led the Argonauts and was second in the CFL in special teams tackles with 23. In his debut on July 6, 2006, he dressed as the backup linebacker and made appearances on special teams. He recorded his first defensive tackle in week 6, where he was in the game in third down and goal line situations. Against Calgary he led all players with three tackles. During the 2006 playoffs he appeared mainly on special teams, recording two tackles in the East Championship game against the Montreal Alouettes. After the season, he was named the Argonauts rookie of the year.

In 2007, Fontaine played in 16 of 18 games for Toronto, mainly as a backup defensive end and special teams. He finished second on the team in special teams tackles with 18. Although he was transferred from linebacker to defensive end during training camp he appeared at middle linebacker in place of Mike O'Shea in week 6 against Winnipeg. In week 17 at Winnipeg he arguably had his best special teams game recording, a blocked punt and a forced fumble both returned for touchdowns. After his performance he was named CFL Special Teams Player of the Week.

Fontaine recorded his stat of 2008 in week 2 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, getting one special teams tackle. In week 6 against Saskatchewan, Fontaine recorded one big tackle in the open field, and then against Hamilton in week 7 he recorded two special teams tackles. He recorded his first defensive tackle of the season in week 8.

On September 1, 2010, Fontaine was released by the Argonauts.

Montreal Alouettes

Fontaine was later signed with the Montreal Alouettes during that same season, culminating in a win in the 98th Grey Cup.

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University of Kentucky

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Who is Raymond Fontaine?

Player of American and Canadian football

When was Raymond Fontaine born?

Raymond Fontaine was born on 1 September 1980 in Ottawa.

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Raymond Fontaine is a canadian football player.

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Raymond Fontaine is Canadian.

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· Wikipedia: Raymond Fontaine

· Wikidata: Q7298781

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