Brendon LaBatte (born September 12, 1986) is a Canadian former professional football guard. He was drafted sixth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football with the Regina Rams.
.jpg) LaBatte with the Roughriders in 2019 | |
| Born: | September 12, 1986 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 323 lb (147 kg) |
| University | Regina |
| CFL draft | 2008, round: 1, pick: 6 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2008–2011 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2012–2022 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2018 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2009–2011 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2012–2015, 2017–2018 |
| Awards | 2013 - CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award 2013 - DeMarco–Becket Memorial Trophy 2013 - 101st Grey Cup champion |
| Career stats | |
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Career
editLaBatte was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with the sixth overall pick in the 2008 CFL Draft. He went on to win three consecutive CFL East Division All-Star awards from 2009 to 2011.[1] Prior to the 2011 East Division final, Labatte was named to his first ever CFL All-Star team.[2]
LaBatte won the 2013 Grey Cup with Saskatchewan on November 24, 2013.[3] He signed a contract extension with the Roughriders through the 2022 season on December 23, 2020.[4] He opted out of the 2021 CFL season for personal reasons before the start of the season,[5] and the team placed him on their suspended list on July 3.[6]
References
edit- ^ Adam Wazny (November 10, 2011). "Eight Bombers named to East Division All-Star Team". Winnipeg Free Press.
- ^ Paul Wiecek (November 16, 2011). "Five Bombers chosen as CFL all-stars". Winnipeg Free Press.
- ^ Murray McCormack (November 25, 2013). "Roughriders Complete Dream Season". "Regina Leader Post".
- ^ "Riders extend mainstays Labatte, Clark through 2022". CFL.ca. December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ Hanna, Claire (June 30, 2021). "Riders' LaBatte opts to spend time with family, friends over 2021 CFL season". CTVNews.ca. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
External links
edit- Saskatchewan Roughriders bio
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio
- Media related to Brendon LaBatte at Wikimedia Commons
