History of Jake Reinhart (Canadian football) in Timeline

Jake Reinhart is a former professional Canadian football long snapper. He played eight seasons in the CFL for the Toronto Argonauts. A significant highlight of his career was winning the 105th Grey Cup with the Argonauts.

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November 25, 1989: Jake Reinhart Born

On November 25, 1989, Jake Reinhart was born. He later became a professional football long snapper.

2012: Named CIS Academic All-Canadian

In 2012, Jake Reinhart was named a CIS Academic All-Canadian while playing for the Guelph Gryphons.

June 4, 2013: Signed by Toronto Argonauts

On June 4, 2013, Jake Reinhart was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Toronto Argonauts.

June 16, 2013: Released by Toronto Argonauts

On June 16, 2013, Jake Reinhart was released by the Toronto Argonauts after the team's first pre-season game.

April 15, 2014: Re-signed by Toronto Argonauts

On April 15, 2014, Jake Reinhart was re-signed by the Toronto Argonauts following the departure of Chad Rempel.

June 26, 2014: First Professional Game

On June 26, 2014, Jake Reinhart played in his first professional game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after earning the long snapper job during training camp.

2015: First Post-Season Game

In 2015, Jake Reinhart played in his first post-season game which resulted in a loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Semi-Final.

2017: Grey Cup Champion

In 2017, Jake Reinhart played in all 18 regular season games and both post-season games, including the 105th Grey Cup, where the Argonauts were victorious against the Calgary Stampeders, making him a Grey Cup champion.

2018: Return to Guelph's Alumni Stadium

In 2018, the Argonauts pre-season home game was held at Alumni Stadium in Guelph, marking Jake Reinhart's first return to play at his university's stadium.

2019: Injury

In 2019, Jake Reinhart was injured in the season opener, ending his streak of 94 consecutive games played.

2019: Brother Drafted by Calgary Stampeders

In 2019, Jake Reinhart's youngest brother, Job, who also played long snapper at Guelph, was drafted by the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL draft.

February 28, 2020: Contract Extension with Argonauts

On February 28, 2020, Jake Reinhart signed a contract extension with the Argonauts through to the 2022 season.

October 6, 2021: Severe Elbow Injury

On October 6, 2021, Jake Reinhart suffered a severe elbow injury in a game against the Ottawa Redblacks and required emergency surgery, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

September 30, 2022: Retirement Announcement

On September 30, 2022, Jake Reinhart announced his retirement from football. At the time of his retirement, he was the longest-tenured member of the team and had played in 117 regular season games, two playoff games, and one Grey Cup.