Bobby Jurasin

Football player and coach at CFL

Bobby Jurasin - Football player and coach at CFL
Born

August 26th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

Links & References

Played as a defensive tackle in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional play. Served as a coach in various capacities within the CFL, contributing to player development and team strategies.

Played for Saskatchewan Roughriders

Played for Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Coached in the Canadian Football League

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