Vince Scott

Class of 1982


Vince Scott came to Hamilton after a college career at Notre Dame University and two years of professional football with the Buffalo Bills.

Scott was with the Wildcats when they amalgamated with the Tigers to form the modern-era Tiger-Cats. He was a Perennial All-Star, and was one of only a few players to participate in all four shrine all-star games played from 1955 to 1958.

Vince Scott was twice chosen for Ted Reeve’s All-Canada Team. He was selected for the 1955 coaches’ dream team, Hamilton’s Fabulous Fifties Team, and also the Eastern Team of the Century.

Playing Career

Hamilton Wildcats
1949
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1950, 1952 - 1962

Awards/Honours

  • All-Eastern Guard
    1949, 1950, 1952
  • All-Eastern Defensive Guard
    1953 - 1958
  • All-Eastern Middle Guard
    1959
  • Grey Cup Participation
    1953, 1957 - 1959, 1961, 1962
  • Grey Cup Winning Teams
    1953, 1957