Kelly Malveaux facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back/linebacker |
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| Born: | November 5, 1976 Bellflower, California, U.S. |
| Died: | January 24, 2024 (aged 47) |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| High school: | Long Beach(CA) |
| College: | Arizona |
| Undrafted: | 1998 |
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Kelly Malveaux was an American football player who became well-known in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was born on November 5, 1976, and passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 47. He played as a halfback, which is a defensive position, for several teams, including the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Playing Career
Kelly Malveaux had an exciting career playing for many different teams in the CFL. He was known for his skills as a defensive back, helping to stop the opposing team's offense. Some of the teams he played for included the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders, Montreal Alouettes, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He also played for teams in other leagues, like the Amsterdam Admirals and the Orlando Rage.
Standout Seasons
One of Kelly Malveaux's best years was in 2008 when he played for the Blue Bombers. He made a big impact on the team that season. He recorded 63 tackles, which means he stopped the ball carrier 63 times. He also had two interceptions, where he caught the ball thrown by the other team's quarterback, and one sack, where he tackled the quarterback. His strong performance helped his team a lot.
Later Career and Retirement
After his time with the Blue Bombers, Kelly Malveaux was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos in 2009. He continued to play for a while before being released from the Eskimos in 2010. He then played for the Sacramento Mountain Lions in the United Football League (UFL) before ending his professional football career.
Kelly Malveaux was recognized for his talent during his career. He was named a CFL All-Star twice, in 2004 and 2008. This honor means he was considered one of the best players in the league at his position during those years.
