B. J. Gallis

B. J. Gallis is a former award-winning former football linebacker in the Canadian Football League.

B.J. Gallis
Born: (1975-03-27) March 27, 1975
Scranton, PA
Career information
Position(s)Linebacker
CollegeLafayette College
Career history
As player
1997–98B.C. Lions
1999Edmonton Eskimos
Awards1997 - Jackie Parker Trophy

A three-year starter at strong safety for Lafayette College, he finished his college career with 11 interceptions, 7 fumble recoveries, 309 tackles, 2 blocked kicks and 4 quarterback sacks, He played 33 games without missing a start. His awards include 1-AA Associated Press All-American, Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, All Patriot League Team, 2nd Team All-ECAC and Lafayette College Hugh Stoney Jones Team MVP Award. He majored in Chemistry.[1]

In 1997 he signed the B.C. Lions of the CFL, playing in 12 games and made 45 tackles and 4 quarterback sacks. This was good enough to win him the Jackie Parker Trophy as rookie of the year in the Western Division[1][2] (and runner up for CFL rookie.) He was with the Lions in 1998, but was sidelined with an abdominal strain, and finished his career with the Edmonton Eskimos in 1999.[1]

Gallis is currently a pharmaceutical sales representative for Pfizer.[1]

References
  1. "A shining moment: Top rookie Gallis relishes CFL stint". The Vancouver Province. May 15, 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
  2. "BC Lions That have Won CFL Awards". www.lionbackers.com. Retrieved 2010-07-09.


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