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.
About Dwayne Provo
Dwayne grew up in North Preston, Nova Scotia. This is one of Canada's largest Black communities. He went to Saint Mary's University. There, he played Canadian football. In 1995, the Saskatchewan Roughriders picked him to play for their team. This is called being "drafted."
His Football Journey
Dwayne played professional football for 8 years. He was part of the Canadian Football League. He also played for a short time in the National Football League. He played as a defensive back. This player helps stop the other team from scoring.
He played for several teams:
- Saskatchewan Roughriders (1995–1996)
- Montreal Alouettes (1996–1998)
- Edmonton Eskimos (1998–2000)
- Toronto Argonauts (2001)
- Ottawa Renegades (2002)
- BC Lions (2002)
Life After Football
After he stopped playing football, Dwayne went back to school. He studied more at university. Then, he started working as a school administrator. This means he helps run a school.
Becoming a Politician
Dwayne Provo also decided to get involved in politics. He wanted to help his community. He ran for election in Nova Scotia. This was in the 2006 and 2009 elections. He ran as a candidate for the Progressive Conservative party. He ran in the area called Preston. He did not win the elections, but he came in second and third place.
Dwayne has some famous family members too. His cousin, Kirk Johnson, is a boxer. Another cousin, Evander Kane, is a hockey player.
