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 was born on January 28, 1964. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver, which means he was a player who caught passes. Mark Guy played for three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was part of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders teams. He also played college football at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Later, he joined the Detroit Drive in the Arena Football League (AFL).
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Mark Guy's Football Journey
Mark Guy had an exciting career playing professional football. He played in both the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League. He even won two major championships during his time on the field.
Playing in the CFL
Mark Guy started his professional career in the Canadian Football League. This league is very popular in Canada.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
In March 1989, Mark Guy joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He played in seven games during the 1989 season. He caught seven passes for 144 yards. He also scored one touchdown.
A big moment came on November 26, 1989. Mark Guy had four catches for 100 yards in the 77th Grey Cup game. The Roughriders won this championship game 43-40 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This was a huge victory for the team!
In 1990, Mark Guy played in twelve games for the Roughriders. He caught 29 passes for 328 yards. He also scored two touchdowns that season. After the 1990 season, he left the team.
Calgary Stampeders
Mark Guy then signed with the Calgary Stampeders in June 1991. He played in seven games for them during the 1991 season. He caught 16 passes for 264 yards. He also scored one touchdown.
Besides catching passes, he was also good at punt returns. He returned 29 punts for a total of 401 yards.
Arena Football League Adventures
After playing in the CFL, Mark Guy moved to the Arena Football League. This league plays football indoors on a smaller field.
Detroit Drive and a Championship
On July 1, 1992, news reports said Mark Guy had signed with the Detroit Drive. He played for them during the 1992 season. He caught three passes for 29 yards.
Mark Guy also helped on defense. He made four tackles and broke up three passes. He even recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown!
The Detroit Drive had a great season. They won ArenaBowl VI on August 22, 1992. They beat the Orlando Predators with a score of 56-38. This was another championship win for Mark Guy!
