Blaine Kruger (born August 23, 1985) is a former

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who played one season with the

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of the

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. He was signed by the Stampeders as an

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in 2009. He played

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for the

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. He played junior football with the Victoria Rebels.

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1985 births Living people Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football wide receivers People from Cochrane, Alberta Players of Canadian football from Alberta UBC Thunderbirds football players {{Canadianfootball-widereceiver-stub