Robert Drummond (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Born: | June 21, 1967 Apopka, Florida, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| College | Syracuse |
| High school | Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, New York) |
| NFL draft | 1989 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76 |
| Drafted by | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career history | |
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| 1989–1991 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 1992 | Pittsburgh Steelers* |
| 1993 | Denver Broncos* |
| 1994–1995 | Baltimore Stallions |
| 1996–1997 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1998–2001 | BC Lions |
| 2002 | Toronto Argonauts |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1996, 1997 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1996, 1997 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1999 |
Robert C. Drummond is a former professional football player from the United States. He was born on June 21, 1967. Robert played as a running back, which is a player who runs with the football. He played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). Drummond is famous for winning four Grey Cup championships during his time in the CFL.
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Early Life and College Football
Robert Drummond grew up in Apopka, Florida. He went to Jamesville-DeWitt High School in DeWitt, New York. After high school, he continued his football journey at Syracuse University. Playing college football helped him prepare for a professional career.
Playing in the NFL
In 1989, Robert Drummond was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1989 NFL draft. The NFL Draft is where professional teams pick new players from college. He played for the Eagles from 1989 to 1991. After his time with the Eagles, he was also part of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos teams. These were mostly during the offseason or as a practice squad member.
Canadian Football League Star
Robert Drummond found great success in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the CFL in 1994. He played for several teams, including the Baltimore Stallions, Toronto Argonauts, and BC Lions.
Grey Cup Champion
Drummond became a true star in the CFL. He helped his teams win the Grey Cup four times. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL, similar to the Super Bowl in the NFL. He won the Grey Cup in:
- 1995 with the Baltimore Stallions
- 1996 with the Toronto Argonauts
- 1997 with the Toronto Argonauts
- 2000 with the BC Lions
Grey Cup MVP
In 2000, when he won the Grey Cup with the BC Lions, Robert Drummond was named the Grey Cup MVP. This means he was the Most Valuable Player of the championship game. It was a big honor for his amazing performance. He was also named a CFL All-Star multiple times, showing he was one of the best players in the league.
External links
- Stats Crew profile
