American gridiron football player (1922–1997)
Virgil Wagner (February 27, 1922 – August 22, 1997) was an American all-star and Grey Cup champion Canadian football halfback for the Montreal Alouettes. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1980.[citation needed]
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Before re-purposing in 1973 the trophy was awarded to the player who best exemplified skill, sportsmanship, and courage in the IRFU or the CFL East
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