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Ted Frechette

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Ted Frechette
Date of birth1940 (age 83–84)
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Canada universityAlberta
Career history
As player
19621963Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
Awards1962 - Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy

Ted Frechette (born 1941) was a former award-winning defensive back who played with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League from 1962 to 1963.[1]

A graduate of the University of Alberta, Frechette joined the Eskimos in 1962, and on the strength of his one interception and 13 punt returns for 110 yards, won the Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy as top rookie in the west (when only Canadians were eligible for the award.)[2] He played one more season with the Eskimos, returning 2 punts.

References

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  1. ^ FANBASE entry : Ted Frechette Archived 2013-01-23 at archive.today
  2. ^ 1962 CFL Record Book