Walter Spencer (born November 11, 1978) is a former professional
Canadian football
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linebacker
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. He was drafted by the
Saskatchewan Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are a professional Canadian football team based in Regina, Saskatchewan. The Roughriders compete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as a member club of the league's West Division.
The Roughriders were founded in 1 ...
in the third round of the
2004 CFL Draft. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
for the
Indianapolis Greyhounds
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.
Spencer has also played for the
Calgary Stampeders
The Calgary Stampeders are a professional Canadian football team based in Calgary, Alberta. The Stampeders compete in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The club plays its home games at McMahon Stadium and are the third-old ...
and the
Toronto Argonauts
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.
Spencer is a 3 time Grey Cup Champion.
Spencer was Saskatchewan Roughriders Special Teams player of the year 2004 and 2005.
Spencer was Montreal Alouettes Special Teams player of the year 2007.
Spencer is the CEO/Founder of Top Player Athletic Training Facility in Windsor Ontario where he trains athletes of all sports and ability.
Spencer is the President of AKO Fratmen cjfl football team in Windsor Ontario.
Spencer's son, Walter III, was born in July 2011.
References
External links
Toronto Argonauts bio*
1978 births
Living people
Players of American football from Detroit
Canadian football people from Windsor, Ontario
Players of Canadian football from Detroit
Canadian football linebackers
Indianapolis Greyhounds football players
Saskatchewan Roughriders players
Calgary Stampeders players
Montreal Alouettes players
Toronto Argonauts players
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