Chip Cox facts for kids
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Cox with the Montreal Alouettes in 2007
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| Born: | June 24, 1983 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Ohio |
| High school | Beechcroft |
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| 2005 | Detroit Lions* |
| 2006 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2007 | Washington Redskins* |
| 2007–2018 | Montreal Alouettes |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 2009, 2011, 2013 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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Chip Cox (born June 24, 1983) is a former American professional football player. He was a linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for 13 seasons with the team.
Chip Cox is a two-time Grey Cup champion. He won the Grey Cup in 2009 and 2010. He also won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 2013. He was named a CFL Divisional All-Star six times and a CFL All-Star three times.
Cox holds three CFL records. These include the most career fumble return yards (392). He also has the most career fumble return touchdowns (6). His longest fumble return was 108 yards in 2011. He also holds several records for the Alouettes team. These include most career tackles (979) and most single-season defensive tackles (115 in 2013).
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Early Life and High School
Chip Cox grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He was a talented athlete from a young age. In high school, he played both football and track. He earned special recognition in football during his senior year.
Cox also trained in martial arts. He became a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. This happened during his junior year of high school.
College Football Career
Chip Cox played college football for the Ohio Bobcats. He was a very active player on the field. He made 240 tackles during his college career. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent with the ball.
He also had nine tackles for losses and five sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. Cox also caught four interceptions, which means he caught passes meant for the other team. He defended 29 passes and forced seven fumbles. A fumble is when a player drops the ball.
Cox holds an Ohio school record for his speed. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds. He was also a sprinter on the track and field team. He placed sixth in the 100-meter dash at a big championship in 2004.
Professional Football Career
Chip Cox started his professional career in 2005. He was first signed by the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He spent time with them during training camp. Later, he joined the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL.
In 2007, he briefly signed with the Washington Redskins. However, he returned to the Montreal Alouettes. He became a key player for them.
Grey Cup Championships
In 2009, Chip Cox switched to playing as a linebacker. He led the CFL in forced fumbles that year. He helped the Alouettes win the 97th Grey Cup. This is the championship game of the CFL.
The Alouettes won the Grey Cup again in 2010. This was the 98th Grey Cup. Cox was a big part of their success.
Record-Breaking Performances
On November 5, 2011, Cox reached a big milestone. He made 400 career defensive tackles with the Alouettes. He was the only player in the team's history to do this.
In 2013, Cox had an amazing season. He made a career-high 115 tackles. This was the most tackles in the league that year. He also had 12 sacks and four interceptions.
For his outstanding play, he won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award. He also received the James P. McCaffrey Trophy. His 115 tackles in 2013 broke the Alouettes' single-season record.
Later Career and Hall of Fame
In 2014, the Alouettes signed Cox to a new three-year deal. He continued to play very well. He had at least 65 defensive tackles in each of the next four seasons. He became a free agent in 2019.
On June 21, 2022, Chip Cox received a great honor. He was announced as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. This means his career achievements are recognized as among the best in Canadian football history.
