Mike Benson (Canadian football)
| No. 40 BC Lions | |
| Date of birth | May 13, 1987 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Long snapper |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| University | Acadia |
| CJFL | Winnipeg Rifles |
| High school | Winnipeg (MB) St. Paul's |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2012–2013 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2014 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| 2014–present | BC Lions |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career stats | |
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Mike Benson (born May 13, 1987) is a Canadian football long snapper for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played CIS football at Acadia University and attended St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg.[1] He has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts.
Professional career
Edmonton Eskimos
Benson was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on June 11, 2012. He was released by the Eskimos on June 17, 2012.[2] He signed with the Eskimos on October 18, 2012.[3]
Toronto Argonauts
Benson signed with the Toronto Argonauts on June 1, 2014. He was released by the Argonauts on June 22, 2014.[4]
BC Lions
Benson was signed by the BC Lions on August 31, 2014.[5]
References
- ↑ "Mike Benson Bio". ssc-nutrition.com. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ↑ "Transactions - June 2012". cfl.ca. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Transactions - October 2012". cfl.ca. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 TRANSACTIONS". argonauts.ca. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Transactions". cfl.ca. Retrieved October 10, 2014.
External links
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