Bo Palmer
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Born: |
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1990-03-07
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March 7, 1990
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33)
North Vancouver, British Columbia |
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Running back |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
College | Simon Fraser |
High school | Windsor (BC) |
CFL Draft | 2012 / Round: 5 / Pick: 33 |
Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career history | |
As player | |
2013 – 2014 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2014 | Calgary Stampeders |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
Games | 1 |
Deronn "Bo" Palmer (born March 7, 1990) is a Canadian former gridiron football running back who played one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats . He played college football for Simon Fraser and was drafted in the 5th round (33rd overall) of the 2012 CFL Draft by the Tiger-Cats. He later was on the practice roster of the Calgary Stampeders , and won the 102nd Grey Cup in 2014 .
Early life and education
Bo Palmer was born on March 7, 1990, in North Vancouver, British Columbia . He attended Windsor High School there, earning multiple awards as a quarterback . As a high school freshman in 2004, Palmer was named student-athlete of the year and was given the North Vancouver Certificate of Achievement award. [1] He converted to running back in his next years at Windsor. Following his graduation in 2008, Palmer joined Simon Fraser University . Simon Fraser moved from CIS to NCAA football in 2010, as Palmer was named academic all-GNAC conference. [2] His team recorded their first NCAA win in October 2011, following a game against Dixie State in which Palmer ran 31 times for 178 yards and two touchdowns . [3] He was selected in the 5th round of the 2012 CFL Draft following the season, but chose to remain in college. [4] He was named a GNAC conference all-star after his senior season. [2]
Professional career
After graduating from college, Palmer joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats , who drafted him in the 5th round (33rd overall) of the 2012 CFL Draft . He retired at the end of training camp. [5] He rejoined the team in August 2014, and was placed on the practice roster to start the season. He was activated for one game before being released on November 4. [6] He was signed to the practice roster of the Calgary Stampeders on November 14. [7] [8] He spent the rest of the season there, and was a member of their Grey Cup championship team . He was released in May 2015. [9]
References
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"Bo Palmer, North Vancouver, Outstanding recreation award"
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The Vancouver Sun
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- 1 2 "Bo Palmer - 2012 - Football" . Simon Fraser University Athletics .
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Tsumura, Howard (October 9, 2011).
"History for Simon Fraser"
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- ↑ "2012 CFL Draft" . Pro Football Archives .
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"Harris among Eskimos' cuts"
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The Vancouver Sun
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The Canadian Press
. June 24, 2013
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- ↑ "Bo Palmer Stats" . Pro Football Archives .
- ↑ "Palmer added to practice roster" . Stampeders.com . November 14, 2014.
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"Shorts: The Stamps have added Canadian running back and kick returner Bo Palmer to the practice roster"
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Calgary Herald
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"Dino's Buckley invited to camp"
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Calgary Herald
. May 26, 2015
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External links
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"10 Questions: With 17-year-old Bo Palmer, senior running back with North Van's Windsor Dukes"
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The Province
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Baron, Ethan (March 28, 2008).
"Two youths win awards, grants"
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The Province
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Tsumura, Howard (September 30, 2012).
"Little guy leads big win for Clan"
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The Province
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