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....
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
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...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
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...
