Harold “Prince Hal” Patterson

Harold “Prince Hal” Patterson was a perennial all-star during his 14 year career. During the mid-1950s Patterson and fellow Hall of Fame member Sam Etcheverry were a powerful duo for the Montreal Alouettes. On september 22, 1956 they combined for a 109 yard passing play, the longest possible in Canadian Football.

Patterson was the Eastern Scoring Leader in 1957, and during his stellar career, scored 75 touchdowns. He caught 460 passes for 9,473 yards and an incredible 20.6 yard average. Patterson was the league leader in pass receptions in 1956, and tied for this record in 1960.

Playing Career

	Montreal Alouettes 1954 - 1960
	Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1961 - 1967

Awards/Honours

• All-Eastern Defensive Back
  1954 - 1958
• All-Eastern Offensive End
  1956, 1957, 1960, 1962 - 1965
• All-Canadian Offensive End
  1962 - 1964
• Schenley Award for Most Outstanding Player
  1956
• Jeff Russel Memorial Trophy
  1956