Former Calgary Stampeder linebacker Mike Labinjo dead at the age of 38
CALGARY — Mike Labinjo, who participated in the Super Bowl and won a Grey Cup with the Calgary Stampeders, has died. He was 38.
The Calgary Stampeders, who Labinjo played for from 2007-10, confirmed Labinjo’s death Saturday. The cause of death was not immediately available.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of Mike’s death,” John Hufnagel, Calgary’s president and general manager, said in a statement. “He was a big man, with a big personality to match and he was a key part of our Grey Cup championship team in 2008.
“The team offers its condolences to Mike’s family and friends.”