Jack Newton

Jack Newton

Jack Newton’s playing career began in Sarnia where he played both collegiate and junior rugby-football, before leaving to study at the University of Toronto. Newton was Team Captain when Varsity won the Grey Cup the first time it was presented in 1909. Following the...
Cal Murphy

Cal Murphy

Cal Murphy was born in Winnipeg and moved to Vancouver as a youngster. Murphy began his career at Vancouver College and continued playing football with CYO Juniors and the University of British Columbia (UBC), followed by a stint with the BC Lions. Murphy began his...
Kenneth G. Montgomery

Kenneth G. Montgomery

Kenneth G. Montgomery played hockey with the Central Alberta senior champions in 1923, prior to his career as a sports executive. From 1934 until 1940 he was the president and executive officer of the Edmonton Athletic Club. Montgomery was one of the founders of the...
James McCaffrey

James McCaffrey

James (Jimmy) P. McCaffrey worked diligently on behalf football in Ottawa as well as serving tirelessly in national organizations. In 1923, McCaffrey became manager of the Senators, a team formed from the amalgamation of St. Brigid’s of Ottawa City League and the...
John P. Metras

John P. Metras

John P. Metras was an Ontario Rugby Football Union All-Star centre at St. Michael’s College before beginning an illustrious coaching career in 1935. Over a 30 year period Metras, nicknamed “The Bull”, coached football squads to 106 wins, 76 losses and 11 ties. His...