CFL news on July 31, 1972

Source: Saskatoon Star-Phoenix & newspapers.com 

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Today's CFL Player: David Boone

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Originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings out of Eastern Michigan University, Boone played for the 1974 Super Bowl Champions. 

He moved onto the Canadian Football League, playing for the British Columbia Lions in 1975, and then the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1976), Edmonton Eskimos (1977-83), Toronto Argonauts (1984).

Boone played on 5 consecutive Grey Cup Champions at Edmonton (1978-82). He was a three time West All Star ('77, '79, '81) and a one time CFL All-Star (1981).

He died on March 19, 2005, at the age of 53.

Source: The Encyclopedia of CFL History

 

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Canadian Football League news on July 30, 1968

Source: Calgary Herald & newspapers.com 

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CFL Player of the Day: Sam Etcheverry, Montreal Alouettes (1952-60)

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Sam Etcheverry played for the Montreal Alouettes from 1952 to 1960, and passed for a record of 508 yards in a losing effort in the 1955 Grey Cup (won by the Edmonton Eskimos. 34-19).

He was the head coach of the Alouettes from 1970 to 1972, winning the 1970 Grey Cup 23-10, over the Calgary Stampeders.

Etcheverry was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1969. He died on August 29, 2009, at the age of 79.

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This Date in CFL History: July 29, 1981

Source: The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan & newspapers.com 

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Today's CFL Player: Joe Kapp

Former Canadian Football League quarterback Joe Kapp played for the Calary Stampeders (1959-60) and British Columbia Lions (1961-66). He was elected to the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

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In the beginning

The Canadian Football League is formed......

Source: CFL Guide and Record Book 2022, page 2 (screen shot)

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