Richie Hall facts for kids
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Hall in 2007
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| Born: | October 4, 1960 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | Defensive coach |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| College | Colorado State |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1994–2000 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (Defensive Secondary) |
| 2001–2008 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (Defensive coordinator) |
| 2009–2010 | Edmonton Eskimos (Head coach) |
| 2010 | Edmonton Eskimos (Defensive coordinator) |
| 2011–2014 | Saskatchewan Roughriders (Defensive coordinator) |
| 2015–2023 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Defensive coordinator) |
| 2024–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Defensive coach) |
| As player | |
| 1983–1987 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1988–1991 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1983 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990 |
| Awards | Tom Pate Memorial Award (1990) |
Richie Hall, born on October 4, 1960, is a talented coach in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is currently a defensive assistant coach for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Before coaching, he played professional Canadian football as a defensive back for nine seasons. He played for the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Richie Hall was named a CFL All-Star in 1983. He also earned divisional All-Star honors four times. He has won the Grey Cup championship five times. One win was as a player, and four were as a defensive coordinator. He also served as the head coach for the Edmonton Eskimos from 2009 to 2010.
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Richie Hall's Early Life
Richie Hall was born in San Antonio, Texas. When he was a child, he was in a car accident. This accident almost took his life and left him with scars above his right eye. Despite being only 5 feet 6 inches tall, he was a star American football player in high school. He played well on both offense and defense.
College Football Career
Richie Hall attended Colorado State University. He joined the Rams football team as a "walk-on" player. This means he joined without a scholarship. He played for the Rams from 1980 to 1982. While there, he studied social work.
Professional Playing Career
Playing for the Calgary Stampeders
Richie Hall started his professional career with the Calgary Stampeders in May 1983. In his very first season, he was named a CFL All-Star defensive back. He played in 16 games, making four interceptions and recovering two fumbles. He also returned 50 punts for 561 yards, scoring one touchdown. In 1986, he was named a West Division All-Star. That year, he had four sacks and eight interceptions.
Playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
In May 1988, Hall was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He continued to excel, earning West Division All-Star honors in 1988 and 1990. In 1989, he helped the Roughriders win his first Grey Cup championship. This was the 77th Grey Cup.
Overall, Richie Hall played in 153 regular-season games from 1983 to 1991. He played as both a defensive back and a punt returner. He was a four-time West Division All-Star and a League All-Star in 1983. In 1990, he received the Tom Pate Memorial Award. This award recognizes players who show outstanding sportsmanship and contribute to their team and community.
After his playing career, Hall used his social work degree. He worked at a school for high-risk kids in Regina. He also coached high school football before starting his professional coaching journey.
Coaching Career Highlights
Coaching for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
In 1994, Richie Hall began his professional coaching career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He started by coaching their defensive backs. By 2000, he became the team's defensive coordinator. He became known as one of the best defensive strategists in the CFL. He served as the Roughriders' defensive coordinator for eight years. During this time, the team won the 95th Grey Cup in 2007. His defense in 2008 was one of the best in the league.
Coaching for the Edmonton Eskimos
Richie Hall had interviewed for several head coaching jobs. On December 17, 2008, he was hired as the head coach for the Edmonton Eskimos. He was the first Black head coach in the team's history. The Eskimos' General Manager, Danny Maciocia, said he asked his quarterbacks who the toughest defensive coordinator they faced was. They all said Richie Hall.
Hall wanted his players to enjoy the game and work hard. He believed football was a way for them to live their lives. He coached the Eskimos for two seasons. On November 12, 2010, he left his role as head coach.
Return to the Saskatchewan Roughriders
On February 1, 2011, Richie Hall rejoined the Roughriders as their defensive coordinator. He helped the team win his third Grey Cup in 2013. This was the 101st Grey Cup.
Coaching for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Richie Hall became the defensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on January 20, 2015. After missing the playoffs in 2015, the Blue Bombers made the playoffs every season with Hall as defensive coordinator. They played in four Grey Cups in a row. They won two championships, the 2019 and 2021 Grey Cups. As of January 8, 2024, Jordan Younger took over as defensive coordinator. However, Hall continues to be an important part of the defensive coaching staff for the Blue Bombers.
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