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Matt Pearce

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Matt Pearce
Profile
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born(1967-04-22)22 April 1967
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Died23 January 2016(2016-01-23) (aged 48)
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
UniversityBritish Columbia
CFL draft1989: 3rd round, 23rd overall pick
Career history
19891995Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Awards and highlights

Matthew Pearce (22 April 1967 – 23 January 2016) was a Canadian professional football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Concordes.[1] Prior to his career in the Canadian Football League (CFL), he played at the University of British Columbia. After his career, he was a teacher in his hometown of Prince George, British Columbia, also serving with the Prince George District Teachers' Association at one point. He died of an apparent heart attack in 2016.[2]

References

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  1. "Matt Pearce". Stats Crew. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. Clarke, Ted (23 January 2016). "City Mourns Loss of Matt Pearce". The Prince George Citizen. Prince George, British Columbia. Retrieved 18 August 2016.