Matt Black (Canadian football)
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Matthew Black (born March 1, 1985) is a former professional Canadian football defensive back who played ten seasons with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won two Grey Cup championships in 2012 and 2017.
Early years
Black was born in
high school. He was also an all-star member of the Metro Toronto Wildcats of the Ontario Varsity Football League, where he was named the league's Most Outstanding Defensive Back.[1][2]
College career
Black went on to play
Cactus Bowl senior all-star game, recorded 42 tackles, 4 pass break-ups, and ranked third in the GLIAC with 5 interceptions for 119 yards, including 1 for a 19-yard touchdown. He earned a GLIAC Player of the Week honour in 2008 as well.[1]
Professional career
Black was drafted in the sixth round of the
2008 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed to play on March 10, 2009.[3] In his first eight seasons with the club Black played in 109 games, with his two most significant seasons being 2013, when he contributed 34 tackles and 2016 when he set a career-high with 44. He was released by the Argos early in the 2017 season (having not played a game), but was re-signed a week later.[4] Black's interception in the final seconds of the 105th Grey Cup sealed a 27–24 victory for the Argos over the Calgary Stampeders. One day before becoming a free agent Black and the Argos agreed to a two-year contract extension.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Matt Black". Roster. Toronto Argonauts Football Club. Archived from the original on May 26, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2009.
- ^ Nelson, Norm (August 18, 2009). "Three TDSB south division grads now suit up for Argos". Toronto Community News. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Retrieved August 19, 2009.
- ^ "Argos sign 2008 draft pick, Black". CFL.ca. March 10, 2009. Archived from the original on March 26, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2009.
- ^ "Argonauts re-sign Canadian DB Black – Article – TSN". TSN. August 7, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "Argos ink DB Black through 2019 – CFL.ca". CFL.ca. February 12, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
