Barrie Hansen

Barrie Hansen (born August 11, 1941) was a Canadian football defensive back and occasional punt returner who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and BC Lions.[1]

Barrie Hansen
Born: (1941-08-11) August 11, 1941
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)HB/DB/PR
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career history
As player
1961โ€“1963Montreal Alouettes
1964โ€“1966Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1967โ€“1969Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1970BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
  • Grey Cup champion (1967)

Hansen played college football at the California State University, Northridge. He joined the Alouettes in 1961 and played 3 years with them. He next played 3 more years with Winnipeg, missing only 3 games. He then played 3 more years with Hamilton from 1967 to 1969, where he won the 1967 Grey Cup. The following year, he reached a peak with 5 interceptions. His final year was at BC.

He died February 5, 2017, in Ventura California.

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