Brian P. Belway (born May 28, 1963 in

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) is a former

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. Belway played one game for the

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in the 1987 season. He chose to cross the picket lines and play as a non union player during the NFL players strike while most of the union players (legitimate NFLers) chose not to play at that time. Belway was drafted in the first round, seventh overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1986.Capital Region Football website
Released by the Bombers, he was signed by the

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in July 1986. Calgary released Belway in June 1987. After his stint with the Raiders, Belway was signed the

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in February 1988. Released, his signed with the

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in July. He was signed by the

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