Barrie Hansen (born August 11, 1941) was a Canadian football defensive back and occasional punt returner who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and BC Lions.[1]
Born: | Winnipeg, Manitoba | August 11, 1941
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Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | HB, DB, PR |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1961–1963 | Montreal Alouettes |
1964–1966 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1967–1969 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1970 | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Hansen played college football at the California State University, Northridge. He joined the Alouettes in 1961 and played 3 years with them. He next played 3 more years with Winnipeg, missing only 3 games. He then played 3 more years with Hamilton from 1967 to 1969, where he won the 1967 Grey Cup. The following year, he reached a peak with 5 interceptions. His final year was at BC.
He died February 5, 2017, in Ventura California.[citation needed]
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