John Glassford (Canadian football)
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Date of birth | June 5, 1953 |
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Career information | |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
College | Wilfrid Laurier University |
Career history | |
As player | |
1977–82 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Career highlights and awards | |
Awards | 1981 - Grey Cup Most Valuable Player |
John Glassford is a former award-winning linebacker in the Canadian Football League playing 6 seasons with the Ottawa Rough Riders.[1]
A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Glassford played on the Golden Hawks' Yates Cup winning team in 1973. He joined Ottawa in 1977 and played 96 games, never missing a regular season game. In 1981 he played in the classic Grey Cup game, a Rider last second loss to the Edmonton Eskimos and was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player. In 1981 he had one QB sack, a pass reception for 5 yards and a 2-point convert.[2] He intercepted 2 passes in 1982.
He was inducted into the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawk Hall of Fame in 1991.[3] He now owns Glassford Chrysler in Ingersoll, Ontario.[4]
References
- ↑ Capital Region Football: Ottawa Rough Riders all-time roster
- ↑ 1981 CFL Record Book
- ↑ Golden Hawk Hall of Fame - 1991
- ↑ After High School: John Glassford, London Free Press, October 19, 2011
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