James Yurichuk
Yurichuk with the Argonauts in 2015
Born: (1986-11-01) November 1, 1986 (age 37)
Brampton, Ontario
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight233 lb (106 kg)
UniversityBishop's
CFL Draft2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
2009–2012BC Lions
2013–2016Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

James Yurichuk (born November 1, 1986, in Brampton, Ontario) is a former Canadian professional football linebacker and businessman. He was drafted by the BC Lions in the 2009 CFL Draft in the first round and played four seasons with the BC Lions, winning the Grey Cup in 2011 with the Lions. He played CIS football for the Bishop's Gaiters. Yurichuk is also the founder and CEO of Wuxly Outerwear.[citation needed]

Professional career

BC Lions

Yurichuk was drafted by the BC Lions in the first round of the 2009 CFL Draft. He played primarily on special teams in the 2009 BC Lions season and was among the league leaders in special teams tackles.[1][2] His dribbled ball kick that led to a Lions touchdown in week 6 was considered the turning point of the game and demonstrated his knowledge of Canadian football rules.[3][4][5] Yurichuk played in his first Grey Cup game in 2011 where he recorded two special teams tackles in the 99th Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[6] He played in 72 regular season games for the Lions, starting in seven, where he had 42 defensive tackles, 61 special teams tackles, and three interceptions.[6]

Toronto Argonauts

On February 15, 2013, the first day of CFL free agency, Yurichuk signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[7] He earned the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy in 2014.[8] He played in four seasons for the Argonauts where he dressed in 72 games, starting in five, and recorded 38 defensive tackles, 61 special teams tackles, and one interception.[6] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2017.[9]

References

  1. ^ "James Yurichuk statistics". Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Retrieved August 11, 2009.
  2. ^ Little, Lyndon (July 29, 2009). "Lions rookie Yurichuk keen on Ticats tangle". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved August 11, 2009.[dead link]
  3. ^ Ullrich, Lowell (August 9, 2009). "Three-ring circus and a two-win team". The Province. Retrieved August 11, 2009.[dead link]
  4. ^ Ullrich, Lowell (August 10, 2009). "Lions finally getting a break or two". The Province. Retrieved August 11, 2009.[dead link]
  5. ^ Ullrich, Lowell (August 11, 2009). "B.C. Lions: Yurichuk making up for mistakes". The Province. Archived from the original on August 13, 2009.
  6. ^ a b c "2017 CFL Guide Book" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "Toronto Argonauts land linebacker Yurichuk in CFL free agency". Winnipeg Free Press. February 15, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  8. ^ "Yurichuk awarded for his service with Jake Gaudaur Award". cfl.ca. November 27, 2014. Archived from the original on March 23, 2015. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
  9. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 10, 2022.

External links

BC Lions 99th Grey Cup champions
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