Danjean was drafted by the Green Bay Packers of the NFL and played one season for them (1957) before coming to the CFL. Danjean played five years in the CFL, two with Hamilton and three with Calgary. Danjean joined Hamilton in 1959, and recorded three interceptions to win an All-Star spot i nthe East that year. After playing only three games in 1960, Danjean was traded to Calgary for End Larry Janes, where he played three seasons wit the Stampeders. In 1962, Danjean tied for the West lead in fumble recoveries with 4.
NFL Stats for Ernie Danjean
Games Played, Interceptions and Fumble Returns
Year |
Team |
GP |
Int |
Yds |
Avg |
TDInt |
Long |
FR |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Long |
FF |
1959 |
HAM |
|
3 |
10 |
3.3 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
1960 |
HAM |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1960 |
CAL |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
1961 |
CAL |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
1962 |
CAL |
|
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
1963 |
CAL |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Kickoff Returns
Year |
Team |
KOR |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Long |
1959 |
HAM |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1960 |
HAM |
1 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
1960 |
HAM |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1961 |
CAL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1962 |
CAL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1963 |
CAL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
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