Jack Morneau, a former Ottawa Rough Riders player, has passed away at nearly 100 years old. He played as a tackle for the Rough Riders from 1950 to 1951, winning a Grey Cup in his final season. A World War II veteran who served with the Royal Canadian Navy, Jack went on to work for...Read More

Jo-Anne Polak and Pat Stoqua will be inducted to the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame on May 28th, 2025.  Their journeys are a celebration of talent, leadership, and dedication, leaving their mark on Ottawa’s sports community. Jo-Anne shattered barriers and set standards for women in sports management.  Pat’s dynamic athletic career showcased his exceptional prowess...Read More

1956   (69 years ago) Ottawa Rough Riders announced that trainer Lee Brigham will return for the upcoming season. 1959   (66 years ago) The annual Hull and district broomball tournament opened.  The Ottawa Rough Riders entered a team consisting of folks like Kaye Vaughan, Frank Fraser, Hardiman Cureton, Ted Smale, Ron Stewart and others. 1962   (63...Read More

1906   (119 years ago) Dr. Don Young, outside wing on Ottawa’s first two Grey Cup victories in 1925 and 1926, born at Almonte, Ontario.  He passed away at Ottawa on March 2, 1988 at age 82. 1951   (74 years ago) Ottawa Rough Riders named Clem Crowe their new Head Coach.  He succeeds Wally Masters, who...Read More