Peter Mueller (Canadian football)
Peter Muller is a former professional Canadian football player. He played as a tight end for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League from 1973[1] to 1981.[2]
Born: | November 27, 1951 |
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
Position(s) | tight end |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
College | Western Illinois University |
Career history | |
As player | |
1973–1981 | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
Awards | 1978 - Tom Pate Memorial Award |
One of the great Argo tight ends, he played 9 years and 126 regular season games (and two playoff games!) [3] He led the team in receiving in 1974, '77 and '78. Muller was also an innovator as he was one of the first openly Christian athletes.[4] After his football days he was Vice-Principal at Queensway Christian College in Mississauga, and used to work in Calgary, Alberta as the Principal at Master's College, a hardcore Christian, extremely right-wing, charter school.
In 1978, he won the Tom Pate Memorial Award for outstanding sportsmanship and dedication to his community.
References
- Argos row together, to cellar, The Calgary Herald - July 6, 1977
- Peter Muller, WR
- 2008 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide
- Argonauts Alumni Profiles Archive - PETER MUELLER (1973-81)