Sean Foudy

Sean Foudy (born October 25, 1966) is a former Canadian football defensive back who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Ottawa Rough Riders and BC Lions. He was drafted by the Rough Riders in the third round of the 1989 CFL Draft. He played CIS football at York University.

Sean Foudy
No. 22
Born: (1966-10-25) October 25, 1966
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
UniversityYork
CFL Draft1989 / Round: 3 / Pick: 17
Drafted byOttawa Rough Riders
Career history
As coach
2014–2014York Lions
As player
1989–1992Ottawa Rough Riders
1993–1994BC Lions
Career highlights and awards

College career

Foudy participated in football and track for the York Lions from 1986 to 1991. He helped the track team win silver and bronze team medals at the national championships and, individually, he won four CIAU and five OUAA medals in the 60m hurdles and relays. He also earned second-team all-star honors in football in 1988. Foudy was named York’s male athlete of the year in 1989 and was inducted into the York University Sport Hall of Fame in 2006.[1]

Professional career

Foudy was selected by the Ottawa Rough Riders of the CFL with the 17th pick in the 1989 CFL Draft. He played for the Rough Riders from 1989 to 1992.[2] He played for the CFL's BC Lions from 1993 to 1994, winning the 82nd Grey Cup in 1994.[1][2] Foudy retired in 1994 after only playing in 13 regular season games the previous two years due to injuries, including seven shoulder dislocations.[3]

Coaching career

Foudy became special teams coordinator of the York Lions in 2014.[1]

Personal life

Foudy is married to former sprinter France Gareau.[4] His son Liam, an ice hockey player, was drafted 18th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[5] Jean-Luc was selected in the third round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche.

References
  1. "Sean Foudy". yorkulions.ca. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  2. "Sean Foudy". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  3. Kubatko, Roch Eric & Murray, Ken (November 28, 1994). "Catch no controversy for B.C.'s Alexander". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  4. "France Gareau". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 3, 2016. Retrieved July 31, 2015.
  5. Hedger, Brian (June 22, 2018). "Blue Jackets Select Liam Foudy In First Round Of 2018 NHL Draft". NHL.com. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
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