Jearld Baylis facts for kids
| Born: | August 12, 1962 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DT |
| College | Southern Mississippi |
| High school | Jackson (MS) Callaway |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1986–1989 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1991 | BC Lions |
| 1992–1993 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1994–1995 | Baltimore Stallions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1987, 1992, 1993, 1995 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1987, 1992 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1993 |
| Awards |
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Jearld Baylis, born on August 12, 1962, is a famous former football player. He was a star defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL). A defensive lineman is a player who tries to stop the other team from running with the ball or passing it.
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Jearld Baylis: A CFL Football Star
Jearld Baylis had an amazing career playing professional football. He played for ten years, from 1986 to 1995. During this time, he played for four different teams in the CFL.
Early Life and College Football
Jearld Baylis went to college at the University of Southern Mississippi. While playing football there, he earned a cool nickname: "Space Ghost." He was known for his strong play on the field.
Playing in the CFL
Jearld Baylis played for several teams during his time in the Canadian Football League. The CFL is a professional football league in Canada, similar to the NFL in the United States.
- He started his career with the Toronto Argonauts, playing from 1986 to 1989.
- In 1991, he played for the BC Lions.
- From 1992 to 1993, he was a part of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
- His final years, 1994 and 1995, were spent with the Baltimore Stallions.
Career Highlights and Awards
Jearld Baylis was a very successful player. He received many awards and honors during his career.
Most Outstanding Defensive Player
In 1993, Jearld Baylis won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award. This award is given to the best defensive player in the entire league that year. It shows how skilled and important he was to his team.
CFL All-Star
He was also chosen as a CFL All-Star four times. This means he was recognized as one of the best players at his position in the league in those years:
- 1987
- 1992
- 1993
- 1995
Grey Cup Champion
One of the biggest achievements in Canadian football is winning the Grey Cup. This is the championship trophy for the CFL. Jearld Baylis was part of the Baltimore Stallions team that won the Grey Cup in 1995. This was a huge victory for him and his team.
Jearld Baylis's career shows what hard work and talent can achieve in professional sports.
