Glenn Douglas
Appearance
Born: | July 1, 1928 Montreal, Quebec |
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Died: | April 1, 2017 (aged 88) Pembroke, Ontario |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Offensive End |
College | McGill University |
CJFL | NDG Maple Leafs |
Career history | |
As player | |
1947–52 | Montreal Alouettes |
Career highlights and awards | |
Honors | 1949 - Grey Cup Champion |
Glenn Douglas (1928-2017) was a Grey Cup champion Canadian Football League player. He was an offensive end.
A graduate of both Westhill High School, Douglas played his junior football with local powerhouse NDG Maple Leafs.[1] He joined his hometown Montreal Alouettes in 1947, in only their second season. In 1949 he was an integral part of the Larks first Grey Cup championship, and having broken his hand earlier in the season, he played the final with a cast.[1] He attended McGill University during his playing days, graduating with a degree in physical education. He retired after 6 seasons with Montreal, playing 57 games.[2]
References
- ^ a b "'Eager Beaver' Douglas won Cup with Als in 1949". Archived from the original on 2015-08-03. Retrieved 2011-11-22.'Eager Beaver' Douglas won Cup with Als in 1949: Glenn Douglas still remembers what his salary was with the Alouettes in 1949: $3,000, the Montreal Gazette July 26, 2008
- ^ [1] CFLAPEDIA entry: Glenn Douglas