John Glassford (Canadian football) explained

John Glassford
Position:Linebacker
Number:76
College:Wilfrid Laurier University
Birth Date:June 5, 1953
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:220
Playing Years1:1977–82
Playing Team1:Ottawa Rough Riders
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]

Notes and References

  1. http://capitalregionfootball.info/index.php?pr=Rider_Player_DB Capital Region Football: Ottawa Rough Riders all-time roster
  2. 1981 CFL Record Book
  3. http://www.laurierathletics.com/peopleprofile.php?PeopleID=1980 Golden Hawk Hall of Fame - 1991
  4. https://lfpress.com/sports/hsfootball/2011/10/19/18849546.html After High School: John Glassford