1938 (87 years ago) Gene Gaines, Ottawa Rough Riders’ defensive back from 1962 to 1969, born at Los Angeles, California. He passed away at Los Angeles on July 6, 2023 at age 85. 1963 (62 years ago) Ottawa Rough Riders signed end Ted Watkins from University of Pacific and Canadian/American defensive back Larry DeGraw from...Read More

1973 (52 years ago) (April 21) Hal Ledyard, Ottawa Rough Riders’ quarterback from 1956 to 1958, drowned while on vacation with his wife at Pfeiffer State Beach near Big Sur, California. He was 41 years of age. 1974 (51 years ago) (April 23) Andy Tommy, Ottawa Rough Riders’ halfback and flying wing in the 1930s...Read More

Greg Marshall will coach the defensive line for the Toronto Argonauts in 2025.  Our fellow alumnus and member of the Wall of Honour at TD Place, will join the reigning Grey Cup champions next season.  Click on the link below to see his page on the Argos website: Greg Marshall – Toronto Argonauts Good Luck...Read More

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