Robert Crifo (born November 10, 1965) is a former Canadian football wide receiver who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Rough Riders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the third round of the 1988 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at the University of Toronto. Crifo was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes.
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| Born: | November 10, 1965 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | WR, RB, SB |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| University | Toronto |
| CFL draft | 1988, round: 3, pick: 21 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1989–1993 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1993–1994 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1994 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1994–1995 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1996 | Montreal Alouettes* |
| 1996 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL East All-Star | 1991, 1992 |
| Career stats | |
| Receptions | 173 |
| Receiving yards | 2,906 |
| Receiving TDs | 16 |
Professional career
editCrifo was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL with the 21st pick in the 1988 CFL Draft. He was named an East All-Star in 1991 after recording 39 receptions. He earned East All-Star honors again in 1992 after recording 53 receptions. Crifo was released by the Blue Bombers in September 1993.[1] He signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders of the CFL in September 1993 and caught 15 passes in seven games.[1] He was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in May 1994 and released by the team in August 1994.[1] Crifo signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts in 1994 and became a free agent after the 1995 season.[1] He was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL prior to the 1996 season and released by the team in June 1996.[1] He signed with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats in September 1996 and was released by the team in November 1996.[1]
Amateur Golf Career
editCrifo maintains a scratch handicap. He won The Rouge Match Play Championship at his home club Cedar Brae Golf Club in 2023 defeating Ken Tuck in the finals.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Rob Crifo". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.