Hec Crighton Explained

Hec Crighton
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Birth Date:2 April 1900
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Death Place:Toronto, Ontario
Coaching Years1:1930–1965
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Cfhofyear:1986

Hector Naismith Crighton (April 2, 1900 – April 17, 1967) was a Canadian football coach. He coached 35 seasons of high school Canadian football, and he also rewrote the rule book in 1952.[1] He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1986. The Hec Crighton Trophy, given each year to the outstanding CIS football player, is named after him.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Hector Naismith Crighton: Rewrote CRU rule book in 1952The Globe and Mail (1936-Current); Apr 20, 1967; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Globe and Mailpg. 26
  2. Web site: Hec Crighton | the Canadian Encyclopedia.