Troy Westwood facts for kids
| Date of birth: | March 21, 1967 |
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| Place of birth: | Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada |
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Career information
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| CFL status: | Non-import |
| Position(s): | K/P |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College: | Augustana College |
| CFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 6 / Pick: 48 |
| Drafted by: | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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Career highlights and awards
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| CFL All-Star: | 1992 |
| CFL East All-Star: | 1992, 1994 |
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Career stats
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| Playing stats at CFL.ca | |
Troy Westwood (born March 21, 1967) is a former professional Canadian football player. He was a place kicker and punter for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played for the team for 18 years in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Troy was chosen by the Blue Bombers in the 1991 CFL Draft. He was the 48th player picked overall. He holds several club records. These include the most points scored in a career (2,748). He also scored the most points in a single season (213).
Early Life and Sports
Troy Westwood was born in Dauphin, Manitoba. He grew up in Winnipeg. He went to Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He finished college in 1991.
While in college, he played college football for the Augustana College Vikings. He was very good at football. In 2011, he was added to their Hall of Fame.
Troy was also a talented youth soccer player. He played for the Manitoba provincial soccer team. He was even invited to a camp for the national under-18 team. He was drafted by the Winnipeg Fury, a professional soccer team.
Professional Football Career
Troy Westwood joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 1991 season. He was known for his unique hairstyle, a mullet. There was a story that he would not cut his hair until he won the Grey Cup. He later said his hair was about his beliefs, not football.
In the 2001 Grey Cup game, Troy had a tough time. He missed some field goals. This was one of his most challenging seasons.
During the 2007 season, Troy faced some challenges. He was briefly taken out of games by his coach. But he returned to play after other kickers got injured. In a big playoff game, he kicked the winning field goal with no time left. This helped his team win.
The Blue Bombers released Troy from the team in June 2008. However, he returned to the team in October 2009. He helped out when other players were injured. He was released again in April 2010.
Troy was also known for his strong opinions off the field. He even tried boxing and tap dancing. He had a famous rivalry with a player from the Montreal Alouettes. He also made some memorable comments about fans of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. These comments helped inspire the name for the annual Banjo Bowl game.
Music and Broadcasting
Troy Westwood grew up around First Nations culture in Dauphin. This inspired him to record music. He released several albums. He was part of a band called Eagle & Hawk. Later, he released music as a solo artist under the name Little Hawk.
After his football career, Troy worked in radio. He was a host for CFQX-FM in Winnipeg from 2009 to 2011. He also hosted a morning show on CFRW, a TSN Radio station in Winnipeg. That station closed in January 2021.
