John Tanner was a linebacker out of Tennessee Tech (1969-70). Tanner was drafted in the ninth round in 1971 by the San Diego Chargers and played one season in San Diego in 1971. Tanner then came to Toronto in 1972 for his first tour in the CFL where he played defensiv eend. Tanner returned to the States and played two seasons with the New England Patriots in 1973 and 1974. Tanner returned to the CFL and played nine games with the Montreal Alouettes in 1976. John Tanner passed away on February 5, 2009.
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GP and Fumble Returns
Year |
Team |
GP |
FR |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Long |
OFR |
1972 |
TOR |
9 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1976 |
MON |
9 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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