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Canadian gridiron football player (born 1957)
Nick Hebeler
Date of birth (1957-07-18) July 18, 1957 (age 67)
Place of birthVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Defensive end
Canada universitySimon Fraser
CFL draft1979 / round: TE
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
19791985BC Lions
19861987Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1982
CFL West All-Star1982
AwardsBC Lions lineman of the year, defensive player of the year 1981 and 1982.
Career stats
Games played113
Sacks57
Interceptions1

Nick Hebeler (born July 18, 1957) is a former professional Canadian football defensive lineman who played nine years in the Canadian Football League (CFL), for the BC Lions from 1979 to 1985 and the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1986 and 1987.

University career

Hebeler played college football at Simon Fraser University.

Professional career

Hebeler played 86 games for the B.C. Lions and recorded 68.5 sacks during that time. He was a part of the 1985 Lions' Grey Cup championship team. Hebeler was voted a member of both the 25 and 50 year anniversary B.C. Lions dream teams, celebrating the top players in the history of the franchise.

Post-playing career

After his retirement he became a building contractor and now runs a program for autistic youth and mentally challenged individuals. He lives with his wife, their twins and his son.

References

  1. ^ "Special 1985 Grey Cup win started the ball rolling". www.canada.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
  2. "Fans and players gearing up for return to Empire Field". News1130. Archived from the original on 2011-02-05. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
  3. "Dream Team". Official Site of the BC Lions. Archived from the original on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
BC Lions 73rd Grey Cup champions
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