No. 16 (CGY) | |
Date of birth | November 21, 1942 |
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Place of birth | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | QB/DB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
College | OklahomaUniv of Tulsa |
Career history | |
As player | |
1966 | Toronto Argonauts |
1967 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
1968–1970 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1971 | Calgary Stampeders |
1972 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career highlights and awards | |
William Ben Van Burkleo (born November 21, 1942) was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Rough Riders, Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup in 1968, 1969, 1971 and 1972. He previously played college football at the University of Oklahoma and University of Tulsa where he graduated in 1965. After a career in football and a few years as a Television producer and director he went to Medical school at Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery and graduated in 1981. He now practices medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas