Roger Kettlewell (born 1945) is a Canadian former professional

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who played four seasons in the

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(CFL) with the

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and

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. He played

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Early life

Roger Kettlewell was born in 1945. He played

for the

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, with his final year being in 1965. He also played junior football for the Vancouver Blue Bombers.

Professional career

Kettlewell played in six games for the

of the

(CFL) in 1966 and wore jersey number 14. He played in all 16 games during the 1967 season, recording two interceptions for 27 yards and one kickoff return for ten yards. He played in five games the next year in 1968. Kettlewell wore number 70 for the Lions from 1967 to 1968. Kettlewell played in all 16 games for the

of the CFL in 1969, totaling two interceptions, three rouges, and 121 punts for 4,627 yards. He wore number 33 with the Eskimos.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Kettlewell, Roger Living people 1945 births Canadian football defensive backs Canadian football punters Simon Fraser Red Leafs football players BC Lions players Edmonton Elks players