Doug Mitchell (Canadian football)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 14, 1942 Harrow, United Kingdom |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Western Ontario |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1967–1974 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1974 | Montreal Alouettes |
Coaching | |
| 1978–1982 | Mount Allison University |
| 1983–1987 | University of Toronto |
| Awards and highlights | |
| |
Doug Herbert Mitchell (born June 14, 1942) is a former offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), winning three Grey Cups.
A born in the United Kingdom, Mitchell took to Canadian football and starred with the Western Ontario Mustangs. He began his pro career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, playing 8 seasons, 98 games and 2 Grey Cup championships. He finished his final year with 8 games with the Montreal Alouettes, and won his final Grey Cup in 1974. After retiring, Mitchell was the head football coach at Mount Allison University and the University of Toronto.[1][2]
His brother is CFL player Bill Mitchell.
References
- ^ "Mitchell gets college job". The Phoenix. May 27, 1978. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "U of T names Mitchell". The Windsor Star. May 5, 1983. Retrieved 29 September 2024.