Danny Bass

American gridiron football player (born 1958)

Danny Bass
No. 49, 30
Date of birth (1958-03-31) March 31, 1958 (age 66)
Place of birthBath, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)LB
US collegeMichigan State
Career history
As player
1980Toronto Argonauts
1981–1983Calgary Stampeders
1984–1991Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1982, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990
CFL West All-Star1982, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990
Awards1988 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy
1989 CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player
1989 Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy
Honours1992 - Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour
Career stats
  • Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 2000

Danny Bass (born March 31, 1958) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1980, the Calgary Stampeders from 1981 to 1983, and the Edmonton Eskimos from 1984 to 1991. 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]

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]

References

  1. ^ a b "Danny Bass". Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Danny Bass Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 2011
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