Steve Zatylny

Steve Zatylny
No. 20
Date of birth (1966-01-01) January 1, 1966 (age 58)
Place of birthMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Canada universityBishop's
CFL draft1990 / round: 6 / pick: 43
Drafted byWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
1990–1991Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards

Steve Zatylny (born January 1, 1966) is a former Canadian football wide receiver who played two seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the sixth round of the 1990 CFL Draft. He first enrolled at Vanier College before transferring to Bishop's University. Zatylny's brother also played in the CFL.[1]

College career

Vanier College

Zatylny played for the Vanier Cheetahs from 1984 to 1985.[2]

Bishop's University

Zatylny played CIS football for the Bishop's Gaiters.[2]

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Zatylny was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with the 43rd pick in the 1990 CFL Draft.[3] He played for the Blue Bombers from 1990 to 1991, winning the 78th Grey Cup in 1990.[4]

Criminal charges

In February 2023, Zatylny pled guilty to two counts related to "sexual interference with a minor" between 2002 and 2004; he was sentenced to 42 months in prison. He had previously worked as a student activities coordinator at Bishop's College School.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ Lefko, Perry (September 13, 2009). "Lefko: Last night's Lefkovers". sportsnet.ca. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b "NOTABLE ALUMNI OF CHEETAH TEAMS". vaniercollege.qc.ca. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ "Steve Zatylny". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ "Former footballer Stephen Zatylny jailed for sex crimes". Sherbrooke Record. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  6. ^ Goupil, Alain. "42 mois de prison pour un ancien des Gaiters". La Tribune (in French). Retrieved 2023-04-27.