Troy Westwood was born on March 21,1967 and is a former professional Canadian football place kicker and punter who played 18 years for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
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Troy Westwood was drafted 48th overall in the 6th round of the 1991 CFL Draft by the Blue Bombers and holds several club records, including most points scored in a career and most points scored in a single season.
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Troy Westwood attended Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and graduated in 1991.
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Troy Westwood played college football for the Augustana College Vikings and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Troy Westwood was a gifted youth soccer player, playing for the Manitoba provincial soccer team and invited to a camp for the U18 national team.
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Troy Westwood was drafted by the Winnipeg Fury of the Canadian Soccer League.
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Troy Westwood was selected by the Bombers in the 1991 season, when he was selected 48th overall in the 6th round of the Canadian College Draft.
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Troy Westwood was known for his mullet, which he reportedly vowed not to cut until he wins the Grey Cup.
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Troy Westwood decided to grow it out after the 2001 Grey Cup loss to Calgary, in which he missed three out of four field goal attempts.
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Troy Westwood was cut by the Bombers during training camp on June 15,2008.
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Troy Westwood was re-signed by the Blue Bombers on Oct 19,2009 to their practice roster following an injury to starting punter Mike Renaud and struggles by place kicker Alexis Serna to pull double duty.
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Troy Westwood is known for stirring things up off-field: he has tried his hand at professional boxing and tap dancing, and had a public feud with Montreal Alouette Ed Philion.
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Troy Westwood was a morning host on CFRW, Winnipeg's TSN Radio station until the closing of the station by Bell Media in January 2021.