Blake Dermott (born September 10, 1961) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played fourteen seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Edmonton Eskimos, and was named the team's Top Lineman in 1988 and 1990 and CFL All-Star in 1989 and 1994. Dermott played in five Grey Cups and was a part of two Grey Cup championship teams in 1987 and 1993. Blake currently sits in 5th place all–time for most games played for the Eskimos, and was the only player in Eskimo history to start a game in every position on the Offensive Line.
Born: | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | September 10, 1961
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Centre, OT |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
University | Alberta |
High school | Bonnie Doon |
Career history | |
As player | |
1983–1996 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL West All-Star | 1994 1989 |
Honours | University of Alberta Sports Wall of Fame |
Dermott played CIS football for the Alberta Golden Bears and won a gold medal at the 1982 CIS Wrestling Championships for the University of Alberta. Dermott was inducted into the University of Alberta Sports Wall of Fame in 2012.[1]
Dermott is currently the "In–Game Analyst" on Edmonton Elks broadcasts for 630 CHED radio.
References
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