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CFL Alumnus James S. Van Pelt Jr. Passes

James Sutton Van Pelt Jr., 86, longtime resident of Winnetka, IL, passed away on July 2, 2022. Jim was born on Nov. 11, 1935, in Chicago to James Sutton Sr. …

CFL Alumnus Sterling Bean Passes

BEAN, Sterling DaleSeptember 25th, 1938 June 23rd, 2022 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Sterling who left us peacefully with his beloved family by his …

CFL Alumnus Veryl Switzer Passes

Kansas State Wildcats football legend, trailblazer Veryl Switzer dies at age 89 By Kellis Robinett One of the most decorated and influential athletes in Kansas State history has died. Veryl …

CFL great Tony Pajaczkowski dies at 86

The Montreal-born offensive guard was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1988.Author of the article: Pat Hickey  •  Montreal Gazette Tony Pajaczkowski, who played 13 seasons in the Canadian …

CFL Alumnus Willie Shines Passes

Willie Shines, a former fullback in the Canadian Football League, passed away on May 10th at the age of 79. survived by wife Myrtle Geraldine Shines, sons: Ian Noel Shine …

CFL Alumnus Bob LaRose Passes

Robert Bob LaRoseMarch 6, 1946 ~ April 25, 2022 (age 76) Obituary It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert (Bob) LaRose, announce his passing of a sudden heart attack on …

CFL Alumnus John Fripp Passes at 101 Yrs Old

Johnny Fripp, the oldest alumni of the Ottawa Rough Riders and possibly the entire Canadian Football League, has died at the age of 101. Fripp played for the Riders straight …

CFL Alumnus Emelio “Marty” Martinello Passes

January 11, 1931 – March 24, 2022 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Marty Martinello who has reunited in heaven with his …

CFL Alumnus Michael Kmech Passess

Michael Kmech left us on February 23, 2022 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gertrude; his children: Dean Kmech (Michele), Michele McIntyre …

CFL Alumnus Terry Ireland Passes

The HTCAA is sad to announce that Terry Ireland Passed away Sunday March 6th at the age of 75. Terry played at Kent State University in Ohio , and later …

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