Johnny Shore
Born: | c. 1924 |
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Died: | March 21, 1973(1973-03-21) (aged 48–49) London, Ontario, Canada |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | C, G |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1949–1953 | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
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John William Shore (c. 1924 – March 21, 1973), better known as Johnny Shore, was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1950.[1] He had previously played football for the Toronto Varsity Blues at the University of Toronto.[2]
Prior to university, Shore attended the Glebe Collegiate Institute in Ottawa before enrolling in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.[3][4][5] He withdrew from active service aged 21 in order to play for the Carleton Ravens, before transferring to the University of Toronto.[6] He later moved to London, Ontario and died in March 1973.[7]
References
- ^ Just Sports Stats: Johnny Shore
- ^ The Ottawa Journal, 28 October 1949, pg. 24
- ^ The Ottawa Citizen, 11 June 1949, pg. 17
- ^ The Ottawa Citizen, 29 April 1943, pg. 20
- ^ The Ottawa Citizen, 13 April 1944, pg. 2
- ^ Ravens News: Johnny Shore Becomes First Ravens Football Player to Make Pro Debut in ’49
- ^ "Deaths". Globe and Mail. Toronto, Ontario. March 23, 1973. p. 43.
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- Ted Toogood
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- Marv Whaley
- Jack Wedley
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- Head coach: Frank Clair
External links
- Pro Football Archives: Johnny Shore
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