Date of birth | 1939 (age 77–78) |
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Place of birth | Edmonton, Alberta |
Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | FB/DB |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
University | Alberta |
Career history | |
As player | |
1957–1963 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
Awards | Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy (1957) |
Mike Lashuk (born 1939) is a former award winning fullback who played in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos from 1957 to 1963.
A native of Edmonton, Lashuk won the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy for Canadian rookie of the year in the west in 1957, rushing for 164 yards and intercepting 2 passes. He played defensive back for a couple of seasons, with 5 interceptions in 1959 and 4 in 1960. He finally got his chance at fullback, teaming up with Eskimo legend Johnny Bright, rushing for 757 yards in 1961 and leading the team with 802 rushing yards in 1962. He retired after 7 seasons in 1963.