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African-American players of Canadian football
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The list African-American players of Canadian football includes
Dwayne Johnson, Andre Rison, Woody Strode, A.C. Cowlings and Karon Riley.
The list consists of 706 members.
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Dwayne Johnson
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1972)
Overview: Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock, is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of ...Date of birth: 2 May 1972Age: 52Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm)Partner: Lauren Hashian (Married)
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Andre Rison
American football player
Overview: Andre Rison (born March 18, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver who played professionally for the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville ...Date of birth: 18 March 1967Age: 57Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm)Partner: Lisa Rison (Married) 0
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Woody Strode
American athlete and actor (1914–1994)
Overview: Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode (July 25, 1914 – December 31, 1994) was an American actor, football player and author. He was a decathlete and football star who was one of the first Black American players ...Date of birth: 25 July 1914Date of death: 31 December 1994Age: 80 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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A.C. Cowlings
American football player
Overview: Allen Cedric "A.C." Cowlings (born June 16, 1947) is a former American football player and actor. He played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1979 for the Buffalo Bills, Houston Oilers ...Date of birth: 16 June 1947Age: 77Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 5" (196 cm) 0
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Karon Riley
Player of American and Canadian football
Overview: Karon Joseph Riley (born August 23, 1978) is a former American NFL Player, Actor, Producer and gridiron football defensive lineman who most recently played for the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football ...Date of birth: 23 August 1978Age: 46Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MalePartner: Terri J. Vaughn (Married) 0
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Vince Young
American gridiron football player (born 1983)
Overview: Vincent Paul Young Jr. (born May 18, 1983) is a former American football quarterback. Young played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. Young was drafted by the Tennessee Titans with ...Date of birth: 18 May 1983Age: 41Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 5" (196 cm)Partner: Candice Johnson (Married) 0
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Michael Sam
American, Football (American)
Overview: Michael Alan Sam Jr. (born January 7, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end. Sam played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was drafted by the St. Louis ...Date of birth: 7 January 1990Age: 34Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Lawrence Phillips
Player of American and Canadian football
Overview: Lawrence Lamond Phillips (May 12, 1975 – January 13, 2016) was a professional American football and Canadian football running back. A two-time college football national champion with the Nebraska Corn ...Date of birth: 12 May 1975Date of death: 12 January 2016Age: 40 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' (183 cm) 0
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Ricky Williams
American football player (born 1977)
Overview: Errick Miron (born Errick Lynne Williams Jr.; May 21, 1977) is an American former football running back who played for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and one season in the Canadian F ...Date of birth: 21 May 1977Age: 47Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 5' 10" (178 cm)Partner: Kristin Barnes (Married) 0
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Warren Moon
American football player
Overview: Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956) is a former gridiron football quarterback who played professionally for 23 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Houston Oilers of the National ...Date of birth: 18 November 1956Age: 67Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 3" (190 cm) 0
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Brandon Browner
American football player (born 1984)
Overview: Brandon Kemar Browner (born August 2, 1984) is a former American football cornerback and a convicted felon. In 2005, Browner signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Oregon State ...Date of birth: 2 August 1984Age: 40Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Andre Ware
American football player and analyst (born 1968)
Overview: Andre Ware (born July 31, 1968) is an American sports analyst and commentator and a former American football player. He was the 1989 Heisman Trophy winner as a quarterback for the University of Houston ...Date of birth: 31 July 1968Age: 56Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Brandon London
American gridiron football player (born 1984)
Overview: Brandon Jaime London (born October 16, 1984) is a retired Canadian football wide receiver who last played with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the New York Giants ...Date of birth: 16 October 1984Age: 39Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Jesse Holley
Professional football wide receiver
Overview: Jesse Holley (born January 8, 1984) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at North Carolina ...Date of birth: 8 January 1984Age: 40Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Ron Simmons
American football player and professional wrestler (born 1958)
Overview: Ronald Simmons (born May 15, 1958) is an American retired professional wrestler and football player. He performed for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) under his ...Date of birth: 15 May 1958Age: 66Nationality: AmericanOccupation: WrestlingGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Dwight Hicks
Player of American and Canadian football
Overview: Dwight Hicks (born April 5, 1956) is a former professional American football player who played safety for the Toronto Argonauts in 1978, the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1985, and for the Indianapolis ...Date of birth: 5 April 1956Age: 68Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Eugene Clark
American actor
Overview: Eugene Clark (born December 3, 1951) is an American-Canadian film and television character actor.Date of birth: 8 October 1955Age: 68Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ActorGender: MaleHeight: 6' 4" (193 cm) 0
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Trent Richardson
American football player (born 1990)
Overview: Trenton Jamond Richardson (born July 10, 1990) is a former American football running back. He played college football for the University of Alabama, was recognized as an All-American, and was a member ...Date of birth: 10 July 1990Age: 34Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: Male 0
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Akiem Hicks
American football player
Overview: Akiem Jamar Hicks (born November 16, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round ...Date of birth: 16 November 1989Age: 34Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: Male 0
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Terrence Wilkins
American football player
Overview: Terrence Olondo Wilkins (born July 29, 1975) is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Indianapolis Colts. He also played with St. Louis Rams, and was a preseason member ...Date of birth: 29 July 1975Age: 49Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Football (American)Gender: MaleHeight: 5' 10" (178 cm) 0
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