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Danny Bass
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Danny Bass (born March 31, 1958) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1980, the Calgary Stampeders from 1981 to 1983, and the Edmonton Eskimos from 1984 to 1991. He won a Grey Cup for the Eskimos and played in another two for them. Bass was voted one of the CFL's top 50 players (#44) by Canadian sports network TSN.[1]
Key Information
Bass was the MVP of Michigan State University,[1] his senior season of 1979. He is the all-time leader in career tackles for the Spartans.
Bass was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2000.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Danny Bass". Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ Danny Bass Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 2011
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Danny Bass
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Danny Bass is an American former professional football linebacker known for his highly decorated career in the Canadian Football League (CFL), where he established himself as one of the league's premier defensive players during the 1980s and early 1990s. [1]
Bass attended Michigan State University before launching his CFL career with the Toronto Argonauts in 1980, followed by a trade to the Calgary Stampeders in 1981, where he played through 1983. [1] He then joined the Edmonton Eskimos in 1984 and remained with the team until his retirement after the 1991 season, achieving the majority of his accolades and team success during this period. [1] He contributed to the Eskimos' Grey Cup championship victory in 1987 and also appeared in the 1990 Grey Cup game. [1]
Renowned for his playmaking ability at linebacker, Bass earned multiple All-Canadian and All-Western selections, captured the Norm Fieldgate Trophy as the West Division's most outstanding defensive player in 1983, 1988, and 1989, and received the Schenley Award as the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 1989. [1] In recognition of his impact on the league, he was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2000 and into the Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour in 1992. [1]
Early life
Early life and education
Danny Bass was born on March 31, 1958, in Lansing, Michigan. [2] He attended Bath High School in Bath, Michigan. [2] Bass attended Michigan State University before beginning his professional football career. [1]Remodeling career
D B Remodeling
Danny Bass was the owner and operator of D B Remodeling, which served as his primary profession for much of his adult life. [3] This remodeling business represented his established career prior to his later involvement in the Cleveland independent film community. [3] He pursued this line of work following his graduation from St. Joseph High School in 1979. [3] His passion for film eventually drew him to active participation in local independent filmmaking, marking a pivot from his long-standing role in remodeling. [3]Film career
No film or acting career is documented for Danny Bass, the former CFL linebacker. The prior content in this section pertained to a different individual (Daniel Bass) and has been removed due to misattribution.Personal life
Limited public information is available about Danny Bass's personal life. As of 2019, he was married to Karen Bass and had three children: Tracy, Kaylee, and Dan Jr. They had one grandson, Drew, and were expecting a granddaughter at that time.[4] Bass has resided in Edmonton since his playing career with the Eskimos. No further verified details on interests or extended family are available in reliable sources.Death
Passing and memorial
Danny Bass passed away on May 11, 2020, at the age of 59.[3] He had resided in Richmond Heights, Ohio, for the previous 10 years.[3] Cremation was handled by DeJohn Crematory.[3] Private family services took place at All Souls Cemetery, with a celebration of life service scheduled for a later date.[3] Arrangements were entrusted to the DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills.[3]Awards and nominations
Danny Bass received the following major awards and honors:- Schenley Award (CFL Most Outstanding Defensive Player): 1989 [1]
- Norm Fieldgate Trophy (West Division Most Outstanding Defensive Player): 1983, 1988, 1989 [1]
- All-Canadian Linebacker: 1982, 1983, 1986, 1988–1990 [1]
- All-Western Linebacker: 1982, 1983, 1985–1990 [1]
- Edmonton Eskimos Wall of Honour: 1992 [5]
- Canadian Football Hall of Fame induction: 2000 [1]