Doug Brightwell
James Doug Brightwell (born October 12, 1928) is a former American football player who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos in Canada.[1] He played college football at Texas Christian University from 1945-1948. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1948, for the 1949 season, but instead decided to play professionally in Canada.[2]
| Born: | October 12, 1928 Rosenberg, Texas, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Centre |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| College | TCU |
| High school | Ingleside (TX) Alvin (TX) |
| NFL draft | 1949 / Round: 6 / Pick: 56 |
| Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1949 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1950 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| CFL West All-Star | 1949 |
References
- "Doug Brightwell football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
- "Doug Brightwell CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
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