Matt Goodwin (born July 15, 1970) is a former award-winning

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and

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champion. Goodwin played his college football at

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and played professionally for 2 years with the

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. In 1994 he won the

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on the strength of his 17 games played, 54 defensive tackles, 3 interceptions, 3 sacks, 4 blocked punts and 4 fumble recoveries (3 returned for touchdowns.) In 1995 he had 50 tackles, 1 sack and 2 interceptions and was part of the Stallions

winning team.

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1970 births Living people Baltimore Stallions players Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year Award winners Players of Canadian football from Philadelphia {{linebacker-1970s-stub