Glen Suitor
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New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 24, 1962 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carson Graham |
| University | Simon Fraser |
| CFL draft | 1984: 2nd round, 15th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1994 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Canadian Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2022) | |
Robert Glen Suitor[1] (born November 24, 1962) is a Canadian sports broadcaster and retired football defensive back who played eleven seasons for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Currently, he broadcasts CFL games for TSN, which he has been doing since 1995.[2] Suitor attended Carson Graham Secondary School.
In 1984, Suitor was drafted out of Simon Fraser University into the CFL with the 10th pick overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In his 11-year career, Suitor was a three-time CFL All-Star (1991–93) and a four-time Western All-Star (1989, 1990, 1992, 1993). He won the Grey Cup with Saskatchewan in 1989 (and was the holder on the game-winning field goal). He ranks among the CFL all-time leaders in interceptions with 51.[3]