Steve Kearns

Steve Kearns
No. 34
Born: (1956-11-23) November 23, 1956 (age 68)
São Luís, Maranhão
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)SB, TE
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
CollegeLiberty Baptist
High schoolScarborough (ON) Wexford
CFL draft1980, round: 0, pick: Territorial exemption
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
1980–1982BC Lions
1982–1985Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Steve Kearns (born November 23, 1956) is a former Canadian football slotback who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[1][2] He was a territorial exemption of the BC Lions in the 1980 CFL Draft.[3] He played college football at Liberty Baptist College and attended Wexford High school in Scarborough, Ontario. Steve's twin brother Dan also played in the CFL.[1]

Early years

Kearns was born in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil and played soccer as a youth. His family moved back to Canada so Steve and his brother Dan could attend Wexford High school. They first played Canadian football in Grade 11.[1]

College career

Kearns played college football for the Liberty Flames.[1]

Professional career

Kearns was selected by the BC Lions of the CFL as a territorial exemption in the 1980 CFL Draft. He played in 25 games for the Lions from 1980 to 1982.[4][2][5][6] He was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played in 30 games for the team from 1982 to 1985. Kearns retired after the 1985 season.[1][4]

Personal life

Kearns has worked as a chaplain for professional athletes with Athletes in Action after his playing career.[1] He has been a chaplain for the Toronto Raptors, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC. His wife, Georgie, whom he met at Liberty Baptist College, has also worked with Athletes in Action.[1][7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g O'Connor, Joe (October 25, 2005). "First and God". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "1980 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  3. ^ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Steve Kearns". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "1981 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  6. ^ "1982 British Columbia Lions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  7. ^ "Liberty Football Feature: Steve Kearns". newsadvance.com. Archived from the original on June 8, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2016.