Danny Bass (born March 31, 1958) is a former linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts in 1980, Calgary Stampeders from 1981 to 1983 and the Edmonton Eskimos from 1984 to 1991 of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won a Grey Cup for the Eskimos and played in another two for them. Bass was voted one of the CFL's top 50 players (#44) by Canadian sports network TSN.[1]
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| Date of birth | (1958-03-31) March 31, 1958 (age 66) |
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| Place of birth | Bath, Michigan, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| US college | Michigan State |
| Career history | |
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| 1980 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1981–1983 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1984–1991 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1982, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| CFL West All-Star | 1982, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990 |
| Awards | 1988 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy 1989 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player 1989 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy |
| Honours | 1992 - Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour |
| Career stats | |
Bass was the MVP of Michigan State University,[1] his senior season of 1979. He is the all-time leader in career tackles for the Spartans.
Bass was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2000.[2]
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