Mark Guy facts for kids
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| Born: | January 28, 1964 Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| College | Tennessee–Martin |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1989–1990 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1991 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1992 | Detroit Drive |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Mark Guy is a former American football player. He was born on January 28, 1964. Mark played as a wide receiver in professional leagues. These included the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for teams like the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders. He also played college football at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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Mark Guy's Early Life
Mark Guy was born in Olive Branch, Mississippi. This was on January 28, 1964. He grew up to become a talented football player.
Playing Professional Football
Mark Guy had an exciting career in professional football. He played in two different leagues. These were the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL).
CFL Career with the Roughriders
Mark Guy joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in March 1989. He played seven games in the 1989 season. He caught seven passes for 144 yards. He also scored one touchdown.
- Winning the Grey Cup:
The Roughriders played in the 77th Grey Cup on November 26, 1989. They won against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 43-40. Mark Guy caught four passes for 100 yards in this big game.
In 1990, Mark played twelve games for the Roughriders. He caught 29 passes for 328 yards. He also scored two touchdowns that season. Later, he left the team.
Playing for the Calgary Stampeders
In June 1991, Mark Guy signed with the Calgary Stampeders. He played seven games for them in the 1991 season. He caught 16 passes for 264 yards. He also scored one touchdown. Mark also returned 29 punts for 401 yards.
Arena Football League (AFL) Experience
In July 1992, Mark Guy joined the Detroit Drive. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL). He caught three passes for 29 yards in the 1992 season. He also helped his team on defense. He made four tackles and broke up three passes. He even recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown!
- ArenaBowl VI Champions:
The Detroit Drive played in ArenaBowl VI on August 22, 1992. They won the championship! They beat the Orlando Predators with a score of 56-38.
