Dwayne Provo facts for kids
| Born: | October 7, 1970 North Preston, Nova Scotia |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| University | Saint Mary's University |
| High school | Cole Harbour District High School |
| CFL draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 |
| Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1995–1996 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1996–1998 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1998–2000 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2001 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2002 | Ottawa Renegades |
| 2002 | BC Lions |
Dwayne Provo was born on October 7, 1970. He is a Canadian athlete, a school leader, and a politician. He has had an interesting career in sports and public service.
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Early Life and Education
Dwayne Provo grew up in North Preston, Nova Scotia. This is one of Canada's largest Black communities. He went to Saint Mary's University. While there, he played Canadian football. His talent was noticed, and he was chosen in the 1995 draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Playing Professional Football
After university, Dwayne Provo played professional football for eight years. He was a player in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also had a short time playing in the National Football League (NFL). After he stopped playing football, he went back to school. He studied more at university. He then started working as a school administrator. This means he helps manage schools.
Becoming a Politician
Dwayne Provo also decided to get involved in politics. He ran for election in Nova Scotia. In the 2006 election, he was a candidate for the Progressive Conservative party. He ran in the area called Preston. He came in second place in that election.
He tried again in 2009. This time, he finished third. Dwayne Provo has some famous relatives too. He is a cousin to the boxer Kirk Johnson. He is also a cousin to the hockey player Evander Kane.
External Links
- Canadian Football League stats at statscrew.com
- Biography at Dalhousie University
