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Nick Benjamin

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Nick Benjamin
Born:(1961-05-29)May 29, 1961
Trinidad and Tobago
Died:August 20, 2007(2007-08-20) (aged 46)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Career information
Position(s)G
CollegeConcordia University
CFL draft1985, round: 1, pick: 1
Career history
As player
1985–1989Ottawa Rough Riders
1989–1993Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1994Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
Awards1985 - Frank M. Gibson Trophy

Nicholas Dexter Benjamin (May 29, 1961 – August 20, 2007) was a professional football player. Benjamin was an offensive lineman with the Ottawa Rough Riders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1985 to 1993.

College career

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Nick Benjamin played for Concordia Stingers of Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. He was twice named an All-Canadian and conference all-star. After his career he was inducted into the Concordia University Sports Hall of Fame.

CFL career

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Benjamin played with the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1985 to 1989 before joining the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1989. He retired after completing the 1993 season.

Post CFL Career

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After his football career, he remained active in the Winnipeg community. He was diagnosed with kidney disease. The disease eventually took his life in 2007 at the age of 46.

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