Scott Redl (born July 19, 1961) is a former Canadian football offensive lineman who played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a territorial exemption in the 1983 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at the University of Saskatchewan and attended Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Redl was also a member of the BC Lions. He is the younger brother of fellow CFL player Doug Redl.
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| Date of birth | July 19, 1961 |
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| Place of birth | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | OL/DL |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| Canada university | Saskatchewan |
| High school | Evan Hardy Collegiate |
| CFL draft | 1983 / round: Territorial exemption |
| Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1983–1987 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1988 | BC Lions |
| 1989–1990 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early years
editRedl played high school football for the Evan Hardy Collegiate Souls. He helped the team win several provincial football championships.[1]
College career
editRedl played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies. He earned Outstanding Lineman honors his final two seasons and was a Western Intercollegiate Football League All-Star his senior year.[1][2] He spent time at both defensive and offensive line for the Huskies.[1]
Professional career
editRedl was selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL as a territorial exemption in the 1983 CFL Draft. He played for the Roughriders from 1983 to 1987.[1] He was traded to the BC Lions in 1988.[1] Redl signed with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1989 and played for the team from 1989 to 1990, winning the 78th Grey Cup in 1990. He retired following the 1990 season.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Where are They Now? July 12/04". riderville.com. July 12, 2004. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ^ "1985 CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders Scott Redl Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan Huskies". canadianfootballcards.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.