The AxeCast - Episode 28 - Former Football Axeman Bruce Beaton

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From Port Hood, NS, Bruce wasn't exposed to football until his arrival at Acadia University in 1987. From a humble beginning where most of his time spent was tending to the family farm, Bruce was captivated with the game of football.He would spend five seasons with the Axemen developing his skills as an offensive lineman. While with the Axemen, Bruce was a three-time AUS All-Star tackle and three-time CIAU All-Canadian before being drafted eighth overall by the BC Lions of the CFL in 1991.Bruce played 13 seasons in the Canadian Football League for five different teams. He was named CFL All-Star three times and was a part of two Grey Cup championship teams with the Edmonton Eskimos.