by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Anthony (Tony) Golab was known as the “golden boy” during his football career. He was one of the game’s finest backfielders and was All-Canadian almost every year he played. Golab appeared in four Grey Cup games, but the 1941 contest was the most memorable. After...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Miles Gorrell’s time within the Canadian Football League was spent with five teams, but most notability with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, where he won his only Grey Cup in 1986. Upon retirement, Gorrell ranked fourth all-time on the CFL service list with 19 seasons (321...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
Tony Gabriel played with the Burlington Braves before attending the University of Syracuse, where he broke most of the school’s pass receiving records. Gabriel was the leading receiver in the Eastern Conference of the CFL five times, and had more than 1,000 yards in...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
After a stellar career at UCLA, Gene Gaines was drafted by both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Diego Chargers, but decided to play pro football in Canada. Gaines was an outstanding offensive and defensive halfback, and in Ottawa was considered the “quarterback”...
by Canadian Football Hall Of Fame | Oct 23, 2017
While there are few accurate records for that era, contemporaries declared that Hugh Gall was one of the best kicking halfbacks of the day. it was said that he could punt the ball 70 yards, which is quite an accomplishment since he could do it with either foot. Gall...
