About Steve Kearns
Born 1956. Steve Kearns is a Canadian canadian football player.
Steve Kearns (born November 23, 1956) is a Canadian former professional football slotback who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was a territorial exemption of the Lions in the 1980 CFL draft. He played college football at Liberty Baptist College.
Early life Kearns was born in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil and played soccer as a youth. He earned Churchmen’s second-team All-American honors in 1978. He was the first Liberty player ever selected in a professional football draft. He played in 25 games for the Lions from 1980 to 1982. He was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played in 30 games for the team from 1982 to 1985. Kearns retired after the 1985 season.
Kearns' twin brother Dan also played in the CFL.
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Who is Steve Kearns?
Canadian football player (born 1956)
When was Steve Kearns born?
Steve Kearns was born on 23 November 1956 in São Luís.
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Steve Kearns is a canadian football player.
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Steve Kearns is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Kearns. https://biography.guide/steve-kearns/
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