Bill McIntyre (born July 9, 1964 in

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) was a wide receiver who was a 5th round draft pick (45th overall) to the

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in 1987. He had jersey number 10. McIntyre played college football from 1983 to 1987 at

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, where he set a

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(now known as Canadian Interuniversity Sports) record with his 155th inter-collegiate reception. He finished his career with 163 receptions. McIntyre still holds the record for all-time leader in receptions and yards in St. Francis Xavier history. Bill McIntyre was inducted into the St. Francis Xavier Sports Hall of Fame on October 9, 2014.

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