Danny Bass

PLAYING CAREER

TORONTO ARGONAUTS 1980, 1981
CALGARY STAMPEDERS 1981 - 1983
EDMONTON ESKIMOS 1984 - 1991

AWARDS AND HONOURS

ALL-CANADIAN LINEBACKER 1982, 1983, 1986, 1988 - 1990
ALL-WESTERN LINEBACKER 1982, 1983, 1985 - 1990
NORM FIELDGATE TROPHY WINNER 1983, 1988, 1989
SCHENLEY AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER 1989
GREY CUP PARTICIPATION 1987, 1990
GREY CUP WINNING TEAMS 1987

Danny Bass attended Michigan State University before beginning his Canadian Football League Career with the Toronto Argonauts.

Bass began his career in the Linebacker position.  In 1981, he was traded to the Calgary Stampeders, where he was named an All-Canadian and was also named to the All-Star team in 1982 and 1983.  Bass moved from Calgary to the Edmonton Eskimos and continued his stellar CFL career from 1984 to 1991 where he won numerous personal achievements.

Highlights of his 12-year career includes 23 interceptions for a total of 243 yards returned and one touchdown.  He recovered 21 fumbles for a total of 109 yards with two touchdowns and had 52 quarterback sacks.

Danny Bass was added to the Edmonton Eskimos' Wall of Honour in 1992.

INDUCTED 2000 - PLAYER

 

Class of 2000 Hugh Campbell, Grover Covington, James Murphy, Dave Raimey