CFL Coaches: Frank Clair

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Frank Clair was the head coach for the Toronto Argonauts (1950-54) and Ottawa Rough Riders (1956-69), and general manager for the Rough Riders from 1970 to 1978.

He won two Grey Cups with the Argos (1950 & '52) and five Grey Cups with the Rough Riders (1960, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1976) 

Clair was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1981, and the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame in 1983. 

He died on April 3, 2005 at the age of 87.

Source: Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Redblacks website

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