Rick Walters (Canadian football)
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| York Lions | |
| Born: | July 19, 1971 Mandeville, Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive coordinator |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| University | Simon Fraser |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2013–2023 | Alberta Golden Bears (OC) |
| 2024–present | York Lions (OC) |
| As player | |
| 1994–1998 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1999–2003 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2004 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Rick Walters (born July 19, 1971) is a Canadian former professional football slotback in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and is the offensive coordinator for the York Lions of U Sports football. He is a Grey Cup champion after winning the 91st Grey Cup with the Edmonton Eskimos.
Born in Mandeville, Jamaica, Walters moved with his family to Toronto, Ontario at age 7, and then on to Edmonton, Alberta.[1] He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan where he graduated from Simon Fraser University.
Professional career
Walters joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1994. In 1999, he joined his hometown Edmonton Eskimos for a 5-year stint, becoming a Grey Cup champion in 2003. In 2001, he won the prestigious Tom Pate Memorial Award for outstanding community service.[2] He finished his career with a brief stay with the Calgary Stampeders, having caught 221 passes for 2629 yards, scoring 12 touchdowns, and rushing for another 187 yards.[3]