Robert Gordon (gridiron football)
Robert Gordon (born July 9, 1968) was a Canadian Football League receiver who played thirteen seasons in the Canadian Football League, six of those for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a CFL Eastern All Star in 1999 and 2000. In 1998, 2001–2002 and 2005, he played in the Arena Football League for several teams.
Born: | Detroit, Michigan | July 9, 1968
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | WR |
College | Nebraska at Omaha |
Career history | |
As coach | |
2014 | Omaha Mammoths (Asst) |
2017 | Shenyang Black Rhinos (HC) |
2019 | Montreal Alouettes (WR) |
As player | |
1991–1992 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1993–1994 | Toronto Argonauts |
1995 | BC Lions |
1996 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1997 | Edmonton Eskimos |
1998 | Orlando Predators |
1999–2004 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2001–2002 | Detroit Fury |
2005 | Los Angeles Avengers |
Career highlights and awards | |
Coaching career
Gordan was an assistant coach for the Omaha Mammoths of the Fall Experimental Football League in 2014.[1] On May 9, 2017, Gordon was introduced as the new head coach of the Shenyang Black Rhinos of the China Arena Football League.[2]
Gordon was honoured in October 2018 at the annual Hall of Fame Legacy Dinner for the Winnipeg Football Club. [3]
Gordan was named wide receivers coach for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in June 2019.[4]
References
- Kaipust, Rich (September 3, 2014). "Omaha Mammoths coaching staff in place for inaugural season". omaha.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- New Head Coach, New Team for the 2017 CAFL Super Series, CAFL website, May 9, 2017
- "Hall of Fame Profile: Robert Gordon". 8 October 2018.
- Montreal Alouettes (June 19, 2019). "Alouettes Add CFL Alum Robert Gordon to Coaching Staff". montrealalouettes.com. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
External links
- Just Sports Stats
- http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3024954
- "ArenaFan profile".
- Lefko, Perry (2007-01-09). "The football and film world of Robert Gordon". CFL.ca.