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| No. 47 Toronto Argonauts | |
| Date of birth | November 1, 1986 |
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| Place of birth | Brampton, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| Canada university | Bishop's |
| CFL draft | 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
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James Yurichuk (born November 1, 1986 in Brampton, Ontario) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Yurichuk was drafted by, and played 4 seasons with the BC Lions. He played CIS football for the Bishop's Gaiters.
Professional career
BC Lions
Yurichuk was drafted by the BC Lions in the first round of the 2009 CFL Draft. He played primarily on special teams in the 2009 BC Lions season and was among the league leaders in special teams tackles.[1][2] His dribbled ball kick that led to a Lions touchdown in week 6 was considered the turning point of the game and demonstrated his knowledge of Canadian football rules.[3][4][5]
Toronto Argonauts
On February 15 2013, the first day of CFL free agency Yurichuk signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[6]
References
- ^ "James Yurichuk statistics". Canadian Football League. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ^ Little, Lyndon (2009-07-29). "Lions rookie Yurichuk keen on Ticats tangle". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2009-08-11. [dead link]
- ^ Ullrich, Lowell (2009-08-09). "Three-ring circus and a two-win team". The Province. Retrieved 2009-08-11. [dead link]
- ^ Ullrich, Lowell (2009-08-10). "Lions finally getting a break or two". The Province. Retrieved 2009-08-11. [dead link]
- ^ Ullrich, Lowell (2009-08-11). "B.C. Lions: Yurichuk making up for mistakes". The Province. Retrieved 2009-08-11. [dead link]
- ^ "Toronto Argonauts land linebacker Yurichuk in CFL free agency". Winnipeg Free Press. 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
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