Chris Armstrong (Canadian football) facts for kids
| No. 81 | |
| Born: | August 28, 1967 Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|
|
| 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 |
Chris Armstrong, born on August 28, 1967, is a former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for nine seasons. During his career, he played for five different teams.
After his playing days, Chris became a football coach. In 2008, he was an offensive coordinator for the Maryland Maniacs in the Indoor Football League. He also coached high school football. He was the head coach at National Academy Foundation High School in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2017, he became the head coach at Loch Raven High School in Towson, Maryland.
Contents
Early Life and College Football
Chris Armstrong was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He went to college at Fayetteville State University. There, he played college football before starting his professional career.
Professional Football Career
Chris Armstrong had a long career as a wide receiver. He played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). This league is similar to American football but has some different rules.
Teams Chris Armstrong Played For
Chris played for several teams during his nine seasons in the CFL:
- Edmonton Eskimos (1991–1992)
- Ottawa Rough Riders (1992)
- Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995)
- Montreal Alouettes (1996–1998)
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1998–1999)
He also played one season in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Washington Commandos in 1990.
Career Highlights
One of Chris Armstrong's biggest achievements was winning the Grey Cup in 1995. The Grey Cup is the championship trophy of the CFL, much like the Super Bowl in the NFL. He won it with the Baltimore Stallions. He was also named to the Second Team All-Arena in 1990.
Coaching Career
After retiring from playing, Chris Armstrong began coaching. He worked with different teams and age groups.
Indoor Football League
In 2008, Chris became an offensive coordinator for the Maryland Maniacs. This team played in the Indoor Football League. An offensive coordinator helps plan how the team will score points.
High School Coaching
Chris also coached high school football in Maryland. He was the head coach at National Academy Foundation High School in Baltimore. Later, in 2017, he took on the role of head coach at Loch Raven High School in Towson.
