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CFL Alumnus Willie Thomas Spencer Sr. Passes

Obituary Willie Thomas Spencer Sr., 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on September 19, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon, born on January 28, 1953 …

CFL Alumnus Jack Scarbath Passes

In the 1953 NFL draft, Mr. Scarbath was picked third by Washington and played four years of professional football between Washington, the Baltimore Colts, Ottawa Rough Riders (Canadian Football League) and Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring in 1956

GREAT CFL PIVOTS: CONDREDGE HOLLOWAY

by Chris Lawton Reading Time: 4 minutes. There has been some discussion on the CFL site recently about quarterbacks. The current best, and the best five of all time have been up for debate. So far we have …

CFL Alumnus Chris Isaac Passes

Isaac would go on to play two seasons for the Canadian Football League’s Ottawa Rough Riders before returning to New Smyrna Beach. In his first start against Montreal in 1982, he set the team record with 471 yards passing and tied a record with five touchdown passes.

Winnipeg Blue Bomber Alumnus Gene Lakusiak Passes

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Winnipeg Blue Bomber Alumnus Gene Lakusiak

CFL Alumnus Leonard Sparks Passes

His unrelenting desire to challenge himself physically eventually led to a football scholarship at the University of Wyoming and an 8-year career in the CFL with the Ottawa Rough Riders, Toronto Argonauts, Calgary Stampeders and finally the B.C Lions.

​Part Two: CFL legend Glenn Kulka honest to the bone

By Santino Filoso As one of a handful of Canadians to play three sports at a professional level, Glenn Kulka is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, boasting a …

Ottawa CFL legend George Brancato dies at age 88

By Tim Baines, Postmedia George Brancato, a legend in Ottawa’s football history, has died. The former player and long-time coach with the Ottawa Rough Riders was 88. Inducted to the …

Ottawa Rough Rider Marv Bevan Passes

BEVAN, Marvin Edwin 1935 – 2019 It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Marvin Bevan in his 84th year on June 23, 2019. Marvin Bevan, of …

CFL Alumnus Mervyn Collins Passes

MERVYN DOUGLAS COLLINS, age 85 passed away on June 12, 2019, in Ottawa Ontario. After a long struggle with Alzheimers, he is finally at rest. Merv was born August 10, …

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