At Idaho, he was a roommate of future major league pitcher Bill Stoneman. Tired of spring football practice, Campbell tried out for the Vandal baseball team in 1965 on a whim and made the team as a back-up catcher and outfielder.[4][5]
He was a savvy and quick linebacker, rarely blowing his assignment. As a result, Campbell was a CFL All-Star for seven straight years (1969–1975) for the Rough Riders and played a significant part on three Grey Cup championship teams for them, in 1968, 1969, and 1973.
Calgary Stampeders (second stint)
Campbell finished his CFL career where he started, in Calgary, but played only 2 games with the team in 1976.
Post-football honors
For his high level of play and consistency over many years, Campbell was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1996.[6]
Death
Campbell died of a heart attack on August 9, 2017, in Toronto, aged 73. He also had Alzheimer's disease in his later years.[7]
