Chris Walby
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| Date of birth | October 23, 1956 |
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| Place of birth | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | OT |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Weight | 325 lb (147 kg) |
| College | Dickinson State |
| CFL draft | 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1981 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1981–1996 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1996 |
| Awards |
1987 Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman 1993 Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman |
| Career stats | |
Chris Walby (born October 23, 1956) is a retired Canadian Football League player who played the offensive tackle position almost exclusively with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Walby was also a sportscaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's CFL on CBC telecasts.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Walby played junior football before earning an athletic scholarship to play college football at Dickinson State University in North Dakota.
Following his collegiate career, Walby was drafted in the first round of the 1981 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes. Walby played five games on the offensive line for the Larks during the 1981 CFL season, before being traded to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
For the remaining 16 years of this professional football career (1981–1996), Walby was a fixture on the Bombers' offensive line. During his career, Walby was very popular among fans and was a 9-time CFL All-Star, two time league's Most Outstanding Lineman, and three-time Grey Cup champion. He is often referred to as one of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of the CFL.
After his football career, Walby ran for a seat in the Manitoba Legislature for the Liberal Party of Manitoba but lost. He also was involved in various business ventures such as a restaurant called Hog City Bar and Grill.
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