John Senst
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John Senst is a former award-winning and Grey Cup champion flanker and playwright who played in the Canadian Football League from 1970 to 1973.
| No. 74 (CGY) | |
|---|---|
| Position | Flanker |
| Career information | |
| College | Simon Fraser University |
| Career history | |
| 1970 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1971–1973 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Awards and highlights | |
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He was born in the United Kingdom, spent his childhood in Ontario, and attended college in Vancouver.[1] Senst started his career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1970,[2] catching 22 passes for 393 yards, and was winner of the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west.[3] He played 3 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, catching 25 passes for 352 yards and winning the Grey Cup in 1971.[4] He finished with 59 receptions for 933 yards and 2 touchdowns.
In 1973, he released The King of Mandragoras, which premiered in the Centennial Planetarium in Calgary.[5] Previously, he had contributed to poetry magazines in Alberta and had released the moderately successful Am I My Brother's Keeper.[1]