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4 unusual facts about Arland Bruce III


Arland Bruce III

Arland Richard Bruce III (born November 23, 1977 in Olathe, Kansas) is a Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

In 2008, after acquiring a touchdown against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Bruce was fined an undisclosed amount by the CFL for donning a Spider-Man mask during his touchdown celebration.

In 2009, he received two objectionable conduct penalties and an undisclosed fine from the CFL for a touchdown celebration against the Tiger-Cats on July 1, in which he removed his helmet, jersey, and shoulder pads, and laid down in the end zone in what he said was a tribute to the recently deceased pop star, Michael Jackson.

In addition to playing receiver, Bruce also served as one of two kick returners on the team alongside incumbent Bashir Levingston.



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