by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Brian Timmis, a native of Winnipeg, played football in Ottawa and Regina, but is best known for his career in Hamilton. Known for a battering ram style of running, Timmis could always be relied upon to smash through opposing lines, grinding out the necessary yardage....
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
David Sprague first played football at Delta Collegiate in Hamilton. With teammate Huck Welch and coach Ben Simpson, it was no wonder that the team won national Interscholastic Honours in 1926 and 1927. Sprague played with great enthusiasm on the line and was a...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
At Queen’s University Benjamin L. Simpson led the Freshman Squad to a surprise victory over the Seniors. He was invited to play for the Seniors and remained with them through 1903. Ben Simpson was a star halfback and kicker with the Tigers for several years while he...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Jeffrey Cameron Russel was a young sportsman who was greatly respected by all who knew him. He participated in athletics at Lucas School and Lower Canada College in Montreal, before becoming a star halfback at RMC and McGill University. Following university, he played...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Edward “Teddy” Reeve specialized in blocking kicks and stopping runners. Even when injured, he frequently astounded spectators and players alike with his intensity and ability. He played for, and coached championship teams, then covered the game through his “sporting...
