NFL Canada: Canadian Contributions in the Super Bowl

February 7, 2005

Canadian Contributions in the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles Rookie line backer Mike Labinjo made two special teams tackles, including one on the opening kick-off of Super Bowl XXXIX - but it was not enough to capture the game and become the sixth Canadian to play for a Super Bowl champion team. The Eagles were narrowly defeated 24-21 by the New England Patriots.

The 24 year old was on the practice roster until Dec. 14, 2004 when he signed a three-year deal with the Eagles and was given a spot on the active roster and the special-teams squad.

New England's receivers coach Brian Daboll, a native of Welland, Ontario captured his third title in five seasons with the Patriots.

Patriots' punter Josh Miller now has a Super Bowl ring to match the Grey Cup ring he earned in 1995 as a member of the CFL's Baltimore Stallions.


February 7, 2005 Canadian Contributions in the Super Bowl Philadelphia Eagles Rookie line backer Mike Labinjo made two special teams tackles, including one on the opening kick-off of Super Bowl XXXIX - but it was not enough to capture the game and become the sixth Canadian to play for a Super Bowl champion team. The Eagles were narrowly defeated 24-21 by the New England Patriots. The 24 year old was on the practice roster until Dec. 14, 2004 when he signed a three-year deal with the Eagles and was given a spot on the active roster and the special-teams squad. New England's receivers coach Brian Daboll, a native of Welland, Ontario captured his third title in five seasons with the Patriots. Patriots' punter Josh Miller now has a Super Bowl ring to match the Grey Cup ring he earned in 1995 as a member of the CFL's Baltimore Stallions.