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Pacino Horne
Born: (1983-11-23) November 23, 1983 (age 41)
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) DB
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 183 lb (83 kg)
College Central Michigan
NFL draft 2007 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
2008* Detroit Lions
2009* Detroit Lions
2012 Bloomington Edge
2012 Toronto Argonauts
2013 Hamilton Tiger-Cats*
* Pre-season or practice roster only
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Pacino Horne is a former American football player. He was a defensive back, which means he played defense. His job was to stop the other team from scoring. He is best known for his time with the Toronto Argonauts. He helped them win the 100th Grey Cup in 2012. He even scored a touchdown in that big game!

About Pacino Horne

Pacino Horne was born on November 23, 1983. He grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan, in the United States.

Before playing professionally, he played college football. He was a player for the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Playing Professional Football

Pacino Horne played professional football for several teams. He was a defensive back. This position is very important for stopping the opposing team's offense.

Joining the Toronto Argonauts

On May 30, 2012, Pacino Horne joined the Toronto Argonauts. He played in 14 games during the 2012 season. This was a very exciting year for him and the team.

Winning the Grey Cup

In 2012, Pacino Horne was part of the team that won the 100th Grey Cup. This is a huge championship in Canadian football. In that important game, he made a big play. He intercepted the ball and ran it 25 yards for a touchdown! This helped his team win the championship.

Moving to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

After his time with the Argonauts, Horne signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This happened on September 3, 2013. He joined their practice team.

However, just two days later, he left the team. His coach, Kent Austin, said that Pacino wasn't fully ready to commit. He wanted to look for other opportunities.

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