Former Toronto Argonauts offensive lineman Chris Schultz dies at age 61
Posted March 5, 2021 10:55 am.
Last Updated March 5, 2021 2:48 pm.
Longtime CFL and NFL offensive lineman Chris Schultz has died after suffering a heart attack.
The native of Burlington, Ont., was 61.
The Toronto Argonauts confirmed the death today.
A larger-than-life personality both on and off the field.
A great player, broadcaster, friend, and ambassador for the game.
RIP Schultzy pic.twitter.com/Ooj43XyQxg
— Toronto Argonauts (@TorontoArgos) March 5, 2021
Picked by Dallas in the seventh round of the 1983 NFL draft after a college career at Arizona, the six-foot-eight Schultz was with the Cowboys from 1983 to 1986 before returning home to play for the Argonauts.
Schultz was twice a CFL all-star during a nine-year playing career with the Argos.
Schultz was named to the Argos’ all-time team in 2007.
“Chris Schultz was made to play football, or football was made for Chris Schultz. Either way it was a symbiotic relationship,” said former teammate and current Argos GM Michael Clemons. “It would probably be fair to say, that football was his first love. He played for America’s team, and Canada’s team, we can argue about the latter of the two tomorrow, but not today. His passion reverberated on radio, television, coaching kids, or walking the dog. He was always willing to talk football! His friends, family and teammates were all in his locker room, where loyalty abounds.”
After his playing career, Schultz did broadcasting work with TSN and the Argos’ radio team.
Schultz was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.
— CFL (@CFL) March 5, 2021
