Pair of Eskimo O-Linemen retire
May 18, 2006 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) Two Edmonton Eskimo offensive linemen announced their retirements today. Bruce Beaton finishes his 12-year CFL career having played in 212 regular season games, 16 playoffs games and four Grey Cups, including two victories in 2003 and 2005. Originally drafted by B.C. (8th overall) in 1991, Bruce also played in Ottawa (1993-94), Calgary (1995) and Montreal (1996-97) before signing as a free agent with Edmonton in May of 1998. He retired after the 2003 season, but returned to the Eskimos for the 2005 season. The product of Acadia University never missed a game in his seven seasons with the Green and Gold. Bruce, his wife Michelle, daughter Layla Jane and son Samuel make their off-season home in Kentville, Nova Scotia.
Kevin Lefsrud was drafted by Montreal in the fifth round (37th overall) of the 1999 CFL Canadian College Draft and played 52 regular season games over three seasons with the Alouettes. He then signed with Edmonton in 2003 and started in 53 games in his three years in Green and Gold. Last season Lefsrud played all 18 games, both playoff games and the Grey Cup. He was the Eskimo nominee for Outstanding Lineman in both 2004 and 2005. He capped off his career with his third Grey Cup victory in 2005. Kevin and his wife Kyla live in Viking, Alberta with their daughters Kelby and Kail.
BRUCE BEATON
LT
(Non-Import)
Acadia
Born: June 13, 1968 - Port Hood, NS
Height: 6-5 Weight: 288
Yrs. Esks 7
Yrs. CFL 12
Games Played
2005: 18
CFL Career: 212
Playoff: 16
Grey Cup: 4 (2005, 2003, 2002 w/Edmonton, 1995 w/Calgary)
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on February 15, 2005.
KEVIN LEFSRUD
OG
(Non-Import)
Saskatchewan
Born: January 28, 1977 Viking, AB
Height: 6-4 Weight: 295
Yrs Esks: 3
Yrs CFL: 6
Games Played
2005: 18
CFL Career: 106
Playoff: 7
Grey Cup: 4 (2005, 2003 w/Edmonton; 2002, 2000 w/Montreal)
Acquired: Originally signed as a free agent with Edmonton on February 23, 2003.
For more information on the 2005 Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos log on to www.esks.com. Eskimo training camp starts May 21st at Clarke Stadium. The first pre-season game is Saturday, June 3 at Saskatchewan.
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