Robert Gordon (born July 9, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for thirteen seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), six of those for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was a CFL Eastern All Star in 1999 and 2000. In 1998, 2001–2002 and 2005, he played in the Arena Football League for several teams.
| Date of birth | July 9, 1968 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | WR |
| US college | Nebraska at Omaha |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2014 | Omaha Mammoths (Asst) |
| 2017 | Shenyang Black Rhinos (HC) |
| 2019–2021 | Montreal Alouettes (WR) |
| As player | |
| 1991–1992 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1993–1994 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1995 | BC Lions |
| 1996 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1997 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1998 | Orlando Predators |
| 1999–2004 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2001–2002 | Detroit Fury |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Avengers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Coaching career
editGordan was an assistant coach for the Omaha Mammoths of the Fall Experimental Football League in 2014.[1] On May 9, 2017, Gordon was introduced as the new head coach of the Shenyang Black Rhinos of the China Arena Football League.[2]
Gordon was honoured in October 2018 at the annual Hall of Fame Legacy Dinner for the Winnipeg Football Club. [3]
Gordan was named wide receivers coach for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in June 2019.[4] He coached for the Alouettes for two seasons, but was not retained following the 2021 season.[5]
References
edit- ^ Kaipust, Rich (September 3, 2014). "Omaha Mammoths coaching staff in place for inaugural season". omaha.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ^ New Head Coach, New Team for the 2017 CAFL Super Series, CAFL website, May 9, 2017
- ^ "Hall of Fame Profile: Robert Gordon". October 8, 2018.
- ^ Montreal Alouettes (June 19, 2019). "Alouettes Add CFL Alum Robert Gordon to Coaching Staff". montrealalouettes.com. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Als part ways with receivers coach Robert Gordon". Canadian Football League. December 21, 2021.
External links
edit- Stats Crew profile
- http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3024954
- "ArenaFan profile".
- Lefko, Perry (January 9, 2007). "The football and film world of Robert Gordon". CFL.ca.
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