T.J. Ackerman
Travis James Ackerman (born August 20, 1975) is a former Canadian football offensive tackle. Ackerman played in five games for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League over the 1999 season, and is the younger brother of former National Football League offensive lineman Tom Ackerman.[1]
| Born: | August 20, 1975 Bellingham, Washington |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | OT |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| College | Eastern Washington |
| High school | Nooksack Valley HS |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1999 | Toronto Argonauts |
Early life
Ackerman was a three-year varsity starter on both the offensive and defensive line before graduating from Nooksack Valley High School in 1994. After his senior season he was named Whatcom County League Offensive Player of the Year, and was also named AP All-State 1st Team on both sides of the ball. He also was a four-year letter winner in basketball as a center.
Personal life
T.J. is currently a real estate agent as well as the offensive coordinator for the Nooksack Valley Pioneers football team, and has been an assistant coach since 2000. He was also the special guest on episode 49 of the highly popular Whatcom County Football Podcast.
References
- Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 139. ISBN 978-0983513667.