Jerry Keeling

Jerry Keeling was a standout Defensive Back and Quarterback. A slight 6’1″ and 170 pounds, he was called ‘Bones’ by his teammates and ‘The Splendid Splinter’ by the press.

During his 15 seasons Keeling completed 1,302 passes for 18,239 yards and 119 touchdowns. Keeling’s longest pass was a 109-yard strike to Terry Evanshen on September 27, 1966.

He was the Western passing leader in 1969 with 229 completions for 3,179 yards and was the Eastern leader in 1975 with 145 completions. In 1964, Keeling set a defensive record with a 102-yard fumble return.

Playing Career

	Calgary Stampeders 1961 - 1972
	Ottawa Rough Riders 1973 - 1975
	Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1975

Awards/Honours

• All-Western Defensive Back
  1964 - 1968
• All-Canadian Defensive Back
  1964, 1965, 1967
• Grey Cup Participation
  1968, 1970, 1971, 1973
• Grey Cup Winning Teams
  1971, 1973