Sam Abbott (Canadian football)
Sam Abbott was a Grey Cup champion Canadian football player and a sailor in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II .[1]
| Born: | c. 1921 Montreal, Quebec |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback & Punter |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1944 | St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | Grey Cup champion - 1944 |
Born in Montreal, Abbott played football for the St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy team in 1944, winning the Grey Cup. His name is engraved on the Cup.[2]
References
- CFLAPEDIA entry: Sam Abbott
- Combines won Montreal's second Grey Cup, Montreal Gazette November 25, 2005
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