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Jeff Volpe

  • Class
    1987
  • Induction
    1994
  • Sport(s)
    Football

Jeff Volpe, Football (1994)
Inducted as an Athlete - Friday, September 23, 1994

Varsity Letter - 1983, 84, 85

Conference Honours
OUAA Interception Champion - 1983
First Team OUAA All-Star - 1983, 84, 85

National Honours
Pre-Season CIAU All-Canadian - 1984
Vanier Cup Championship Team - 1984

University Honours
Gryphon Rookie of the Year - 1983
Led Team in Punt returns - 1984
Team Co-Captain - 1985
Led Team in Interceptions - 1985
Hold Gryphon Career record for Most Interceptions in a season - 6 in 1983
Ranks in the top ten in 5 defensive categories
Named to Gryphon Football 1980's Team of the Decade

Other Honours
Drafted by Edmonton Eskimos second round - 1985
100 yard punt return for a TD vs B.C. Lions
Chosen Special Teams Player of the Game five times
Started 11 games in 1986 for Eskimos including Grey Cup game vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Graduated - B.A, 1987

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