Lions and Dante Marsh Tackle Extension
Published on March 13, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release
(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club is pleased to announce that defensive back Dante Marsh has signed a contract extension with the team. The veteran defender was set to enter the option year of his previous contract.
"Dante brings a veteran presence on the field that you need to succeed," said vice president of football operations and GM Wally Buono. "He is a big part of our team's core leadership and this extension is another step toward assembling a championship-calibre team."
Marsh enters his 10th season with the Lions and comes off one of his most effective seasons notching 50 defensive tackles and three interceptions. Appearing in all 18 regular season games, Dante became the club's all-time leader in total tackles last year with 484.
The two-time Grey Cup champion and three-time West Division All-Star has recorded at least 50 tackles in each of his past five seasons to go along with 26 career interceptions.
"Few players have enjoyed the type of consistent productivity that Dante has over the past decade," said Lions head coach Mike Benevides. "We're blessed with a veteran secondary made up of individuals who take enormous pride in their craft and Dante's work ethic has been his calling card since day one."
Dante Marsh - 31
Cornerback
Fresno State
Ht: 5.10 Wt: 190
Born: February 26, 1979 - Oakland, CA
Yrs with Lions:9
Yrs in CFL: 9
Games played: 151
Playoff games: 11
Grey Cup: 3
The BC Lions celebrate 60 Seasons of Pride in 2013. For season ticket information call 604.589.ROAR. For more information on the BC Lions Football Club visit bclions.com. -30- About the BC Lions Football Club The BC Lions Football Club is British Columbia's most successful professional sports organization with six Grey Cup titles to their credit: 1964, 1985, 1994, 2000, 2006 and 2011. Drawing on pride, decades of tradition, passion and a spirit of excellence, the BC Lions Football Club seeks to touch the lives of our community in a positive way and is dedicated to serving partners, sponsors, and fans.
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