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John William Shore (c. 1924 – March 21, 1973), better known as Johnny Shore, was a Canadian football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1950.[1] He had previously played football for the Toronto Varsity Blues at the University of Toronto.[2]
Born: | c. 1924 |
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Died: | March 21, 1973 48–49) London, Ontario, Canada | (aged
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | C, G |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1949–1953 | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Prior to university, Shore attended the Glebe Collegiate Institute in Ottawa before enrolling in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II.[3][4][5] He withdrew from active service aged 21 in order to play for the Carleton Ravens, before transferring to the University of Toronto.[6] He later moved to London, Ontario and died in March 1973.[7]
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