Chris Walby

Date of birth:	October 23, 1956 (1956-10-23) (age 53)
Place of birth:	Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Career information
Position(s):	Offensive tackle
College:	Dickinson State University
Organizations
As player:
1981 1981-1996	Montreal Alouettes Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star:	1984, 1985, 1986 1987, 1989, 1990 1991, 1993, 1994
Awards:	1987 Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman 1993 Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

Chris Walby (born October 23, 1956 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a retired Canadian Football League player who played the offensive tackle position almost exclusively with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Walby is currently a sportscaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

[edit] Early life and college career

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Walby played junior football before earning an athletic scholarship to play college football at Dickinson State University in North Dakota.

[edit] Professional football career

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 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.

[edit] Post football career

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 Hogtown Grill.

Walby was a sportscaster on the CBC's CFL on CBC television broadcasts.

[edit] Awards and honours

In 2003, Walby was elected into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and in 2005, was chosen one the Blue Bombers All-Time 20 Greatest players. In November, 2006, Walby was chosen 22nd amongst the CFL's 50 Greatest Players in a TSN poll.^[1] Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in 2006.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• CBC Profile - Chris Walby
• Chris Walby’s biography at Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum