Terry Cochrane (born January 22, 1963) is a former Canadian football running back who played four seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the fifth round of the 1985 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at the University of British Columbia.
Date of birth | January 22, 1963 |
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Place of birth | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Canada university | UBC |
CJFL | Regina Rams |
CFL draft | 1985 / Round: 5 / Pick: 38 |
Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
Career history | |
As player | |
1985 | Calgary Stampeders* |
1987 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
1988–1990 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
*Offseason or practice roster only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Junior football
editCochrane played junior football for the Regina Rams of the Canadian Junior Football League. He was named PJFC Outstanding Offensive Back and Rookie of the Year in 1982. He was also named PJFC Most Valuable Player, Outstanding Offensive Back and CJFL Outstanding Offensive Player in 1983.[1]
College career
editCochrane played CIS football for the UBC Thunderbirds. He was named MVP of the CIAU Central Bowl and helped the Thunderbirds win the 22nd Vanier Cup in 1986 after returning for his final year of CIS eligibility following his being drafted by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL.[1]
Professional career
editCochrane was selected by the Calgary Stampeders with the 38th pick in the 1985 CFL Draft and signed with the team.[1][2]
He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1987 and played for them during the 1987 season.[1]
He played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1988 to 1990, winning the 76th Grey Cup in 1988 and the 78th Grey Cup in 1990.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Football History". campbellcollegiate.rbe.sk.ca. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 14, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- ^ "Terry Cochrane". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 14, 2015.