Chris Armstrong (Canadian football) facts for kids
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| Born: | August 28, 1967 Fayetteville, North Carolina |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College | Fayetteville |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1990 | Washington Commandos |
| 1991–1992 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1992 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1994–1995 | Baltimore Stallions |
| 1996–1998 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1998–1999 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL East All-Star | 1994 |
| Career stats | |
| Receiving | 449 (Avg: 18.0 yards) |
| Longest Receiving | 97 |
| Receiving TDs | 69 |
| Kickoff Returns | 37 (Avg: 19.8 yards) |
| Kickoff TDs | 0 |
Christopher Armstrong (born August 28, 1967) is a former professional football player. He was a wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for nine seasons with five different teams. After his playing career, he became a football coach.
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Chris Armstrong's Football Journey
Chris Armstrong played college football at Fayetteville State University. He began his professional career in the Arena Football League (AFL). In 1990, he played for the Washington Commandos.
Playing in the CFL
Armstrong then moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for several teams during his career. These included the Edmonton Eskimos (now Elks) and the Ottawa Rough Riders.
His most successful time was with the Baltimore Stallions. He played for them from 1994 to 1995. In 1995, he helped the Stallions win the 83rd Grey Cup. This is the championship trophy of the CFL. Winning the Grey Cup is a huge achievement for any player.
After Baltimore, he played for the Montreal Alouettes. He was with them from 1996 to 1998. He finished his playing career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played for them from 1998 to 1999.
Key Stats and Achievements
During his time as a receiver, Chris Armstrong had some impressive stats:
- He caught 449 passes.
- His longest catch was 97 yards.
- He scored 69 receiving touchdowns.
- He was named a CFL East All-Star in 1994.
- He was also part of the Second Team All-Arena in 1990.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Chris Armstrong became a football coach. In 2008, he was named the offensive coordinator for the Maryland Maniacs. This team played in the Indoor Football League.
He also coached high school football. He was the head coach at National Academy Foundation High School (NAF) in Baltimore City, Maryland. Later, in 2017, he became the head coach at Loch Raven High School in Towson, Maryland.
Armstrong has spoken about some of the players who helped turn the Loch Raven program around. He mentioned LaMonte Brown, Adrian Hayes, Tariq Davis, Jessie Mayo, and Kenneth Sweeney. He said they helped set a strong foundation for younger players.
