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| Born: | November 23, 1956 São Luís, Maranhão |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | SB/TE |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College | Liberty Baptist |
| High school | Scarborough (ON) Wexford |
| CFL Draft | 1980 / Round: 0 / Pick: Territorial exemption |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1980–1982 | BC Lions |
| 1982–1985 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Steve Kearns (born November 23, 1956) is a former Canadian football slotback who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[1][2] He was a territorial exemption of the BC Lions in the 1980 CFL Draft.[3] He played college football at Liberty Baptist College and attended Wexford High school in Scarborough, Ontario. Steve's twin brother Dan also played in the CFL.[1]
Early years
Kearns was born in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil and played soccer as a youth. His family moved back to Canada so Steve and his brother Dan could attend Wexford High school. They first played Canadian football in Grade 11.[1]
College career
Kearns played college football for the Liberty Flames.[1]
Professional career
Kearns was selected by the BC Lions of the CFL as a territorial exemption in the 1980 CFL Draft. He played in 25 games for the Lions from 1980 to 1982.[4][2][5][6] He was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played in 30 games for the team from 1982 to 1985. Kearns retired after the 1985 season.[1][4]
Personal life
Kearns has worked as a chaplain for professional athletes with Athletes in Action after his playing career.[1] He has been a chaplain for the Toronto Raptors, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC. His wife, Georgie, whom he met at Liberty Baptist College, has also worked with Athletes in Action.[1][7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 O'Connor, Joe (October 25, 2005). "First and God". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- 1 2 "1980 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- 1 2 "Steve Kearns". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
- ↑ "1981 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ "1982 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Liberty Football Feature: Steve Kearns". newsadvance.com. Archived from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2016.