Tristan Black facts for kids
| Date of birth: | April 8, 1984 |
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| Place of birth: | Toronto, Ontario |
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| CFL status: | Non-import |
| Position(s): | LB |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| College: | Wayne State |
| High school: | Central Tech |
| CFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16 |
| Drafted by: | Calgary Stampeders |
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Career highlights and awards
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Tristan Black was born on April 8, 1984. He is a former professional Canadian football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a defensive position in football.
Tristan Black was chosen by the Calgary Stampeders in the second round of the 2009 CFL Draft. This is like a special event where professional teams pick new players. Before playing professionally, he played college football for the Wayne State Warriors. He also went to high school in Toronto, Ontario, at Central Tech and Northern Secondary.
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Playing Professional Football
Tristan Black started his professional journey when the Calgary Stampeders picked him. He was the 16th player chosen overall in the 2009 CFL Draft. He officially joined the team on May 29, 2009.
Time with the Stampeders
Black played in five games for the Stampeders. However, he got an ankle injury that kept him from playing for a long time. He missed many games in the 2010 season.
Moving to the Argonauts
After he recovered from his injury, Tristan Black was traded. On August 22, 2010, he joined the Toronto Argonauts. This was special because Toronto is his hometown. He played for the Argonauts for two and a half seasons.
During the 2012 season, he was part of the team that won the 100th Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the championship trophy for the Canadian Football League (CFL). Winning it is a huge achievement for any player.
Joining the Roughriders
After his time with the Argonauts, Tristan Black became a free agent. This means he could choose which team to play for next. On February 16, 2013, he signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
He continued his success with the Roughriders. He won his second Grey Cup championship in a row with them. This happened during their 101st Grey Cup victory. After playing for two years with the Roughriders, Black was released by the team on January 6, 2015.
