Angus Reid (born September 23, 1976, in

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) is a former

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who played in the

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. Reid went to

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and played for the

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. He began his career with the

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but was traded, along with a 5th round draft pick, to BC for

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. In 2004, Reid was selected to the West Division All-Star Team for the first time in his career. He was also named CFL lineman of the week for week #7. In 2005, Reid started all 18 games including the West Division Final against the

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. Reid missed three years of

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at Simon Fraser because of gastrointestinal problems linked to

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but he played every CFL game from the

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s including the 92nd and

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s. In 1999 he played for the German team

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. He announced his retirement from football on March 7, 2014.

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BC Lions bio
1976 births Living people BC Lions players People from Richmond, British Columbia Players of Canadian football from British Columbia Simon Fraser Clan football players {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub

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