John Glassford (Canadian football)

John Glassford
No. 76
Date of birthJune 5, 1953
Career information
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
US collegeWilfrid Laurier University
Career history
As player
1977–82Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
Awards1981 - 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]

References

  1. ^ Capital Region Football: Ottawa Rough Riders all-time roster Archived 2012-03-03 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ 1981 CFL Record Book
  3. ^ "Golden Hawk Hall of Fame - 1991". Archived from the original on 2013-12-07. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
  4. ^ After High School: John Glassford, London Free Press, October 19, 2011
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