Derrick McAdoo is an American former professional football player who was a

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in the

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(NFL) and

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(CFL). He was a CFL All-Star in 1989. McAdoo signed with the

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in 1987 after playing football with the Baylor Bears. He rushed for 230 yards in his first season.. He came to Canada in 1989 and played with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He had a career season, rushing for 1039 yards and was chosen as an all-star. He later played one season (4 regular season games) with the

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2009 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide He now lives in

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with his wife and two children.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:McAdoo, Derrick 1965 births Living people Players of Canadian football from Pensacola, Florida Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Toronto Argonauts players Phoenix Cardinals players St. Louis Cardinals (football) players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Canadian football running backs Baylor Bears football players Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida American players of Canadian football National Football League replacement players