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 (born June 21, 1967) is a former American football player. He was a talented running back who played for many years. Robert played in both the National Football League (NFL) in the United States and the Canadian Football League (CFL) in Canada. He is well-known for winning four Grey Cup championships during his time in the CFL.
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Robert Drummond's Football Journey
Robert Drummond was born on June 21, 1967. He grew up to become a professional football player. He was known for his speed and skill as a running back.
Starting Strong: High School and College
Robert went to Jamesville-DeWitt High School in DeWitt, New York. After high school, he played college football at Syracuse University. Playing for Syracuse helped him get noticed by professional teams.
Playing in the NFL
In 1989, Robert Drummond was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is where professional teams pick new players from college. He was picked in the third round, which is a great achievement. Robert played for the Eagles from 1989 to 1991. After that, he was briefly with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992 and the Denver Broncos in 1993.
Canadian Football League Career
Robert then moved to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is a professional football league in Canada. He played for several teams there:
- Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995)
- Toronto Argonauts (1996–1997)
- BC Lions (1998–2001)
- Toronto Argonauts (2002)
He became a very important player in the CFL.
Championship Wins: The Grey Cup
One of the biggest highlights of Robert Drummond's career was winning the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL, similar to the Super Bowl in the NFL. Robert won the Grey Cup four times:
- 1995 with the Baltimore Stallions
- 1996 with the Toronto Argonauts
- 1997 with the Toronto Argonauts
- 2000 with the BC Lions
Winning four championships shows how successful he was in Canadian football. He was also named a CFL All-Star multiple times, which means he was one of the best players in the league.
