Milt Stegall

Football player, sportscaster

Milt Stegall - Football player, sportscaster
Born

January 25th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Canada

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Played as a wide receiver in the Canadian Football League (CFL) primarily for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Achieved numerous records during a professional career spanning from 1995 to 2010. Later transitioned to sports broadcasting, contributing insights and analysis on various platforms. Inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2012.

Set the CFL record for most career touchdown receptions

Won the Grey Cup in 1990 with the Bombers

Inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame

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