John Beaton (Canadian football)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 2, 1950 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Simon Fraser University |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1976 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1976–1977 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1978–1980 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
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John Beaton (born March 2, 1950) is a former Grey Cup champion defensive back who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League, winning two Grey Cup Championships.
Beaton started his career with the Edmonton Eskimos,[1] playing 4 seasons and 47 games, intercepting 10 passes, and playing in three Grey Cup games, winning in 1975 against the Montreal Alouettes. In 1976, he joined the Larks for two seasons, playing 17 games and picking off 4 passes, and winning another Grey Cup against his old team in 1977. He finished with 3 seasons with the BC Lions,[2] where he played 40 games with 6 interceptions.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b "John Beaton". Stats Crew.
- ^ "Football in Canada -- 1978". The Green Bay Packers – America's Team.