Glen Scrivener

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Glen Scrivener
Born: (1967-07-14) July 14, 1967 (age 56)
Edmonton Eskimos
1997–1999Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2000Edmonton Eskimos
2001Toronto Argonauts
AwardsTom Pate Memorial Award (1998)

Glen Scrivener (born July 14, 1967) is a former professional Canadian football defensive tackle, playing in the Canadian Football League for 12 seasons. He played for five different teams from 1990-2001 while notably winning the Grey Cup with the BC Lions in 1994. He played college football at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri for the Cardinals.

Professional career

Glen Scrivener was drafted in the first round by the

Edmonton Eskimos, but the team fell to Toronto in the 84th Grey Cup
game.

In 1998, Scrivener was the recipient of the

Variety Club.[2]

Scrivener was one of the sources

turf toe on one foot so you can only wear certain types of shoes now. No more cowboy boots. There's constant reminders of when you used to play. Some of them are really positive, when people come up and say, 'Hey, I used to be a season-ticket holder and sat behind the bench. I thought I recognized you.' That's a good thing. But I can't remember the last time I ran because I wanted to."[3]

Retirement

Since retirement, Scrivener works in the propane business in Manitoba. He currently sits on the board of directors of both the Winnipeg Blue Bomber Alumni and Winnipeg Rifles Junior Football Club.

Personal life

Scrivener's late father, Harvey Scrivener, was a Winnipeg Blue Bombers executive. Scrivener's brother, Colin, also played in the CFL and the pair were both members of the 1997 Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

References

  1. ^ "1990 CFL Draft". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Allstars Baseball players". Retrieved November 26, 2008.
  3. The Winnipeg Free Press
    . Retrieved December 10, 2020.
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