Jamie Taras
FB | |
| University | Western Ontario |
|---|---|
| CFL draft | 1987, Round: 3, Pick: 25 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1987–2003 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1995, 1999 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1999, 2001, 2002 |
| Awards | 1999 Tom Pate Memorial Award |
| Retired #s | BC Lions #60 |
Jamie Taras (born January 31, 1966) is a former professional
Taras played
High school and college career
From 1979 to 1983, Taras played high school football at Bishop MacDonell High School in Guelph, Ontario. From 1983 to 1986, he played
Professional career
Following his graduation from the
In
In 2000, Taras was a member of the Lion's fourth Grey Cup championship team. The Lions defeated the Montreal Alouettes 28–26, with Taras snapping the ball to then-Lions quarterback, Damon Allen.
Taras retired from the Lions in
Post-football life
Following his retirement in 2003, Taras became the Vice-President of the Canadian Football League Players' Association. Now the Director of Community Relations with the BC Lions.
Taras currently resides in South Surrey, British Columbia with his wife Jennifer and their two children, Sydney and William.[1] Taras is very active in the Greater Vancouver area in community and charitable activities.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Michael Booth (2004-03-11). "Team Skills Invaluable for Former Lions All-Star". The Now Newspaper.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved 2006-09-09.
- ^ a b "B.C. Lions Dream Team". BCLions.com. Retrieved 2006-09-09.
- ^ "B.C. Lions Retired Numbers". BCLions.com. Retrieved 2006-09-09.
- ^ Morris Dalla Costa (2002-10-31). "Lions to Honour ex-Mustang Taras". SLAM Sports.com (original article appeared in the London Free Press). Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2006-09-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "B.C. Lions Draft Picks History". BCLions.com. Retrieved 2006-09-09.