(The Canadian Press)

By The Canadian Press

Former Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman Chris Schultz dies at age 61

Mar 5, 2021 | 11:21 AM

Longtime CFL and NFL offensive lineman Chris Schultz has died after suffering a heart attack.

The native of Burlington, Ont., was 61.

The Toronto Argonauts confirmed the death today.

Picked by Dallas in the seventh round of the 1983 NFL draft after a college career at Arizona, the six-foot-eight Schultz was with the Cowboys from 1983 to 1986 before returning home to play for the Argonauts.

Schultz was twice a CFL all-star during a nine-year playing career with the Argos.

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Schultz was named to the Argos’ all-time team in 2007.

(The Canadian Press)

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