Jamie Taras
Jamie Taras (born January 31, 1966) is a former professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League (CFL) British Columbia Lions, and current director of community relations with the BC Lions. Taras spent his entire 16-year career with the Lions as a fullback and offensive lineman, and played on two Grey Cup championship teams with the club.
Jamie Taras (right) | |
| Born: | January 31, 1966 Acton, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | C, G, FB |
| University | Western Ontario |
| CFL Draft | 1987, Round: 3, Pick: 25 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1987–2003 | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 1995, 1999 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1999, 2001, 2002 |
| Awards | 1999 Tom Pate Memorial Award |
| Retired #s | BC Lions #60 |
Taras played Canadian college football at the University of Western Ontario. In 2003, Taras was voted a member of the B.C. Lions All-Time Dream Team as part of the club's 50th anniversary celebration. Taras' number 60 jersey is one of eleven numbers retired by the B.C. Lions.
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