Leonard “Len” Back

With Lenoard P. Back as manager, Hamilton Senior Teams won the Grey Cup Championship in 1928, 1929, 1932, and 1943. Back became team manager of the modern era Tiger-Cats in 1950, and remained in this position through the mid-1970’s. He served as the honourary manager through the 1980 season.

Len Back was known for his amiability, his success in handling players, and his devotion to the game. A man of great humour, he was often selected as master of ceremonies for various football events. Back was honoured at the Grey Cup Dinner in 1961.

Career

Manager, Hamilton Tigers Juniors 1920
Manager, Hamilton Tigers Seniors 1928 – 1940, 1945 – 1947
Manager, Hamilton Flying Wildcats 1943
Manager, Hamilton Tigers Seniors 1948, 1949
	Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1950 - 1980

Awards/Honours

• Grey Cup Participation as an Executive
  1928, 1929, 1932, 1935, 1943, 1944
• Grey Cup Winning Teams as an Executive
  1928, 1929, 1932, 1943