by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Joseph B. Ryan was instrumental in the organization and management of many football clubs. In 1932 he engineered the amalgamation of the Winnipeg “Winnipegs” Rugby Football Club and the St. John’s Rugby Club. In 1933 the team won the Western Championship and in 1935...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Ralph Sazio played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1950 to 1953. In 1950 he was elected to the Eastern All-Star Team as a tackle. In 1963 he became head coach for the team. Sazio led the Tiger-Cats to 49 wins, 20 losses and 1 tie, for a 70.7 winning percentage. Sazio...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Ken Preston, “The Dean” of general managers, was instrumental in laying the foundation for excellent football in Saskatchewan over a 20-year period. Preston organized a minor football programme in the province and arranged for Canadian players to attend American...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Joe Pistilli was involved with all levels of junior football in Quebec for 42 years, as well as being involved on a national level with Football Canada for 29 years. His volunteering career started as the house announcer, secretary, and general manager of the...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Bob O’Billovich started his football career with the University of Montana, where he is a member of their Hall of Fame. Once he was done playing football with the University of Montana, O’Billovich played five seasons with the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1963 – 1967....
