by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
E.K. Emerson served football in Ottawa for more than 50 years. He began his career as a snap (centre), and then he played more than 20 years as a fullback and linebacker. Emerson was the club president twice; the first time while he was still playing. He was a member...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Ernest Cox was rated as one of the greatest snapbacks, or centres, of all time. Under coach Mike Rodden, Cox introduced the cross-field direct snap to the halfback. This play directly led to touchdowns in two Grey Cup games. Cox was also known for his defensive...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Lionel Pretoria Conacher was an exceptional backfielder and kicker whose running style earned him the nickname “Big Train”. The Argonauts went undefeated throughout the 1921 season and Conacher personally accounted for 15 points in their 23-0 Grey Cup victory over the...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Joseph M. (Joe) Breen excelled in football, baseball and track & field. After serving with the Canadian Engineers in the First World War, he returned to star at the University of Toronto. He captained the squad to Grey Cup victory over the Argonauts in 1920. Breen...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Ormond Beach was an outstanding Flying Wing and Defensive Linebacker. He led the Sarnia Imperials to four league championships and two Grey Cup victories during his short career. Ormond Beach was extremely well liked by the people of Sarnia and was one of the most...
