Walter Bender (Canadian football)

Walter Bender
No. 32
Born:	September 8, 1961 (age 63); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
CFL status	American
Position(s)	RB
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg)
College	Kent State
Career history
As player
1984–1986	Toronto Argonauts
1986	Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1987	Saskatchewan Roughriders
1988	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
	2× Grey Cup champion (1986, 1988);
CFL East All-Star	1986

Walter Bender (born September 8, 1961) is a former American football running back who played five seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Kent State University.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Bender was signed by the Toronto Argonauts in 1984 and played for the team from 1984 to 1985.^[1]^[2] He was released by the team on June 21, 1986.^[1]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Bender signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played for them during the 1986 season, winning the 74th Grey Cup.^[1] He also earned CFL East All-Star honors after recording 618 yards on 8 rushing touchdowns in twelve games.^[1]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Bender played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1987.^[2]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Bender played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1988, winning the 76th Grey Cup.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Walter Bender". tradingcarddb.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Walter Bender". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.

External links

Stats Crew profile

[A-1] "Walter Bender". tradingcarddb.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.

[B-2] "Walter Bender". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 12, 2015.

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