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Canadian football player (1937–2021) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Joseph Poirier (July 30, 1937 – December 22, 2021)[1] was an all-star and Grey Cup champion football player in the CFL for twelve years with the Ottawa Rough Riders.[2][3]
Born: | Verdun, Quebec, Canada | July 30, 1937
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Died: | December 22, 2021 84) Aylmer, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada | (aged
Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
University | McGill |
Career history | |
As player | |
1959–1970 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1966 |
CFL East All-Star | 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966 |
Awards | 1959 - Gruen Trophy (best rookie in East) |
Honors | Grey Cup champion - 1960, 1968, 1969 |
He played as a defensive back for the Riders and was a part of three Grey Cup winning teams and was a 5-time Eastern all-star.[4] He never missed a game in the 12 years he played.[citation needed]
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