Dave Newman (Canadian football)

Dave Newman is a former award winning Canadian Football League (CFL) wide receiver.

Dave Newman
Date of birthJune 27, 1958
Place of birthKirksville, Missouri, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Wide receiver
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
US collegeUniversity of Missouri
Career history
As player
1980–82Toronto Argonauts
1983–85Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1980
Awards1980 Frank M. Gibson Trophy

Newman played his college football at University of Missouri. In his first CFL season, with the Toronto Argonauts, he caught 50 passes for 823 yards and 10 touchdowns, winning him the Frank M. Gibson Trophy as top rookie in the CFL East and an All-Star selection.[1] He later played with the Ottawa Rough Riders. After 6 seasons he retired having caught 196 passes for 3145 yards and 35 touchdowns (one on a punt return).

References

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  1. ^ 1980 CFL Record Book