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Doug Herbert Mitchell is a former offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League, winning three Grey Cups.
| Date of birth | June 14, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Harrow, United Kingdom |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Center |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| US college | University of Western Ontario |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1978–1982 | Mount Allison University |
| 1983–1987 | University of Toronto |
| As player | |
| 1967–1974 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1974 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Honors | Grey Cup - 1967, 1972, 1974 |
A born in the United Kingdom, Mitchell took to Canadian football and starred with the Western Ontario Mustangs. He began his pro career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, playing 8 seasons, 98 games and 2 Grey Cup championships. He finished his final year with 8 games with the Montreal Alouettes, and won his final Grey Cup in 1974. After retiring, Mitchell was the head football coach at Mount Allison University and the University of Toronto.[1][2]
His brother is CFL player Bill Mitchell.
References
edit- ^ "Mitchell gets college job". The Phoenix. May 27, 1978. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "U of T names Mitchell". The Windsor Star. May 5, 1983. Retrieved 29 September 2024.