A native of Kent, Ohio and a graduate of his home state Ohio State University,[2] Camapana was part of the Buckeye's 1970 National Championship team.[3] Joining the Green Riders in 1972, he was a CFL Western All-Star and runner up for rookie of the year (to Chuck Ealey for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award.) He also played in the classic 64th Grey Cup when the Green Riders lost in the last minute.[4] He finished his career in 1977 having caught 269 passes for 4040 yards, rushed for 554 yards, and scored 30 touchdowns.[5]
