Kevin Powell
American and Canadian football player
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| Intro | American and Canadian football player | |||||
| Places | Canada | |||||
| is | Football player Athlete Canadian football player | |||||
| Work field | Sports | |||||
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| Birth | 13 September 1955, Trail, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia, Canada | |||||
| Age | 69 years | |||||
| Star sign | Virgo | |||||
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Biography
Kevin Powell (born September 13, 1955 in Trail, British Columbia) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League for five different teams. Number one overall pick in 1979 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts.
Powell played college football at Utah State University, where he was named PCAA all conference selection 1978.
Powell was involved in one of the most significant quarterback trades in CFL history as the Toronto Argonauts sought future Hall of Famer Condredge Holloway for their sputtering offence and the Ottawa Rough Riders sought the promising young Powell and $100 000.
CFL All Star: 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987.
Selected to all time Ottawa team.