Leo Groenewegen (born August 13, 1965) is a former all-star

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in the

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. He played from 1987 to 2004 for the

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and

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. He was an All-Star three times and won one

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with Edmonton. He holds the CFL record for consecutive starts by a non-kicker (252). He has been a member of the Volunteer Fire Department in Nanoose Bay,

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since 2008. In April of 2024 he was appointed to the position of Fire Chief.

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* * * * ;Specific 1965 births Living people BC Lions players Canadian football offensive linemen Edmonton Elks players Ottawa Rough Riders players Canadian football people from Vancouver Players of Canadian football from British Columbia UBC Thunderbirds football players First overall CFL draft picks {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub