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Grover Covington (born March 25, 1956) is a former Canadian Football League defensive end for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame . Professional career. Covington's career began in 1981 as a free agent signing by the Montreal Alouettes.
Up next, we highlight Grover Covington!Throughout his 11-year career, he was devoted to football and the #HamOnt community, giving back every chance he could...
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Covington devoted his life in Hamilton to football and the community. Among Covington’s many career highlights as defensive end was being named the CFL sack leader in 1988 with 25. At the time of his retirement, Covington he was the CFL’s all-time quarterback sack leader with 157 sacks to his credit.
Born: March 25, 1956. Monroe, NC. Position: DE,DL. Height: 6'2". Weight: 235. College: Johnson C. Smith. Career: 1981-1991. Grover Covington played from 1981 to 1991 during his career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Covington recorded 157.0 quarterback sacks in his career.
Covington's best season was 1989 when had 25 quarterback sacks (currently third highest single season total in CFL history) and was named the Outstanding Defensive Player in the CFL. In 2000, Covington was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
Up next, we highlight Grover Covington! Throughout his 11-year career, he was devoted to football and the #HamOnt community, giving back every chance he could, and winning the first Charlotte Simmons humanitarian award in 1985.
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Grover Covington is a former Canadian Football League defensive end for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
