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American gridiron football player (1953–2018) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vincent James Phason[1] (February 2, 1953 – September 5, 2018) was an American professional football player who played as a defensive back who played from 1975 to 1985 in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a CFL All-Star in 1982. In 1975, Phason was drafted in the NFL by the San Diego Chargers out of the University of Arizona. His football career eventually took him to Canada and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. He also played for the BC Lions, Edmonton Eskimos and the Montreal Concordes. Phason was paralyzed from the chest down in a November 1998 automobile accident.[2] Seven months after being released from hospital Phason was back coaching high school football.[3] He died on September 5, 2018, at a hospital in Denver.[4]
Date of birth | February 2, 1953 |
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Place of birth | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Date of death | September 5, 2018 65) | (aged
Place of death | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | DB |
US college | Arizona |
NFL draft | 1975 / Round: 11 / Pick: 267 |
Drafted by | San Diego Chargers |
Career history | |
As player | |
1975 | Edmonton Eskimos |
1975 | BC Lions |
1976–1982 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1983–1985 | Montreal Concordes |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1982 |
Awards | Soka Sports award |
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