Nicholas Dexter Benjamin (May 29, 1961 – August 20, 2007) was a professional

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player. Benjamin was an offensive lineman with the

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and Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1985 to 1993.

Collegiate career

Nick Benjamin played for Concordia Stingers of

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in Montreal, Quebec. He was twice named an All-Canadian and conference all-star. After his career he was inducted into the

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CFL career

Benjamin played with the

from 1985 to 1989 before joining the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1989. He retired after completing the 1993 season.

Post CFL Career

After his football career, he remained active in the Winnipeg community. He was diagnosed with

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. The disease would eventually take his life in 2007 at the age of 46.

External links

Bombers mourn passing of Benjamin
{{DEFAULTSORT:Benjamin, Nick 1961 births 2007 deaths Ottawa Rough Riders players Trinidad and Tobago emigrants to Canada Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Canadian football offensive linemen Concordia Stingers football players Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year Award winners Players of Canadian football from Manitoba Canadian football people from Winnipeg